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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.41, 240.84 and 99.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.41, 240.84 and 99.36 is: 149.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.41 : 240.84 = 99.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.41/240.84 = 99.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.41x = 240.84 × 99.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.41x = 23,929.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,929.86/160.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.18

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