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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.34, 240.53 and 67.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.34, 240.53 and 67.82 is: 101.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.34 : 240.53 = 67.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.34/240.53 = 67.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.34x = 240.53 × 67.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.34x = 16,311.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,311.20/160.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.73

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