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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.45, 240.69 and 109.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.45, 240.69 and 109.19 is: 163.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.45 : 240.69 = 109.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.45/240.69 = 109.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.45x = 240.69 × 109.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.45x = 26,280.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,280.94/160.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.80

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