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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.40, 240.66 and 109.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.40, 240.66 and 109.10 is: 163.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.40 : 240.66 = 109.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.40/240.66 = 109.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.40x = 240.66 × 109.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.40x = 26,254.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,254.80/160.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.69

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