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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.43, 240.81 and 108.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.43, 240.81 and 108.22 is: 162.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.43 : 240.81 = 108.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.43/240.81 = 108.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.43x = 240.81 × 108.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.43x = 26,060.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,060.81/160.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.44

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