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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.30, 240.24 and 73.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.30, 240.24 and 73.51 is: 110.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.30 : 240.24 = 73.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.30/240.24 = 73.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.30x = 240.24 × 73.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.30x = 17,659.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,659.72/160.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.17

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