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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.36, 240.46 and 109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.36, 240.46 and 109 is: 163.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.36 : 240.46 = 109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.36/240.46 = 109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.36x = 240.46 × 109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.36x = 26,210.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,210.14/160.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.45

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