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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.64, 240.81 and 73.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.64, 240.81 and 73.94 is: 110.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.64 : 240.81 = 73.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.64/240.81 = 73.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.64x = 240.81 × 73.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.64x = 17,804.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,804.29/160.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.84

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