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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.46, 240.60 and 102.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.46, 240.60 and 102.67 is: 153.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.46 : 240.60 = 102.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.46/240.60 = 102.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.46x = 240.60 × 102.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.46x = 24,701.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,701.32/160.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.94

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