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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.29, 240.43 and 44.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.29, 240.43 and 44.74 is: 67.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.29 : 240.43 = 44.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.29/240.43 = 44.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.29x = 240.43 × 44.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.29x = 10,756.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,756.61/160.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.11

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