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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.34, 240.35 and 108.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.34, 240.35 and 108.86 is: 163.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.34 : 240.35 = 108.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.34/240.35 = 108.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.34x = 240.35 × 108.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.34x = 26,162.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,162.75/160.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.18

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