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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.63, 241.08 and 106.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.63, 241.08 and 106.63 is: 160.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.63 : 241.08 = 106.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.63/241.08 = 106.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.63x = 241.08 × 106.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.63x = 25,706.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,706.36/160.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.03

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