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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.35, 240.49 and 44.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.35, 240.49 and 44.77 is: 67.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.35 : 240.49 = 44.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.35/240.49 = 44.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.35x = 240.49 × 44.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.35x = 10,766.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,766.74/160.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.15

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