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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.28, 240.35 and 73.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.28, 240.35 and 73.60 is: 110.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.28 : 240.35 = 73.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.28/240.35 = 73.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.28x = 240.35 × 73.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.28x = 17,689.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,689.18/160.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.37

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