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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.56, 240.90 and 109.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.56, 240.90 and 109.24 is: 163.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.56 : 240.90 = 109.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.56/240.90 = 109.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.56x = 240.90 × 109.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.56x = 26,315.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,315.92/160.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.90

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