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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.65, 240.97 and 45.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.65, 240.97 and 45.10 is: 67.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.65 : 240.97 = 45.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.65/240.97 = 45.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.65x = 240.97 × 45.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.65x = 10,867.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,867.03/160.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.64

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