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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.45, 240.09 and 111.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.45, 240.09 and 111.46 is: 166.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.45 : 240.09 = 111.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.45/240.09 = 111.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.45x = 240.09 × 111.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.45x = 26,760.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,760.43/160.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.78

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