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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.57, 240.55 and 109.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.57, 240.55 and 109.07 is: 163.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.57 : 240.55 = 109.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.57/240.55 = 109.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.57x = 240.55 × 109.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.57x = 26,235.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,235.31/160.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.39

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