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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.62, 240.57 and 106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.62, 240.57 and 106.44 is: 159.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.62 : 240.57 = 106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.62/240.57 = 106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.62x = 240.57 × 106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.62x = 25,606.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,606.27/160.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.42

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