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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.47, 240.69 and 43.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.47, 240.69 and 43.34 is: 65.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.47 : 240.69 = 43.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.47/240.69 = 43.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.47x = 240.69 × 43.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.47x = 10,430.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,430.30/160.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.00

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