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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.43, 240.63 and 44.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.43, 240.63 and 44.89 is: 67.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.43 : 240.63 = 44.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.43/240.63 = 44.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.43x = 240.63 × 44.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.43x = 10,800.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,800.69/160.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.32

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