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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.66, 240.58 and 106.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.66, 240.58 and 106.39 is: 159.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.66 : 240.58 = 106.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.66/240.58 = 106.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.66x = 240.58 × 106.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.66x = 25,595.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,595.31/160.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.31

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