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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.64, 240.42 and 109.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.64, 240.42 and 109.07 is: 163.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.64 : 240.42 = 109.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.64/240.42 = 109.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.64x = 240.42 × 109.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.64x = 26,222.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,222.61/160.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.24

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