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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.51, 240.44 and 105.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.51, 240.44 and 105.62 is: 158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.51 : 240.44 = 105.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.51/240.44 = 105.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.51x = 240.44 × 105.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.51x = 25,394.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,394.33/160.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.21

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