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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.27, 240.40 and 73.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.27, 240.40 and 73.34 is: 110.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.27 : 240.40 = 73.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.27/240.40 = 73.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.27x = 240.40 × 73.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.27x = 17,630.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,630.73/160.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.01

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