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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.61, 240.44 and 109.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.61, 240.44 and 109.15 is: 163.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.61 : 240.44 = 109.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.61/240.44 = 109.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.61x = 240.44 × 109.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.61x = 26,242.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,242.88/160.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.40

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