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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.46, 240.47 and 109.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.46, 240.47 and 109.02 is: 163.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.46 : 240.47 = 109.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.46/240.47 = 109.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.46x = 240.47 × 109.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.46x = 26,216.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,216.04/160.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.38

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