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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.43, 240.47 and 73.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.43, 240.47 and 73.65 is: 110.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.43 : 240.47 = 73.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.43/240.47 = 73.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.43x = 240.47 × 73.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.43x = 17,711.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,711.43/160.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.40

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