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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.47, 240.47 and 108.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.47, 240.47 and 108.98 is: 163.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.47 : 240.47 = 108.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.47/240.47 = 108.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.47x = 240.47 × 108.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.47x = 26,206.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,206.42/160.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.31

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