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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.66, 241 and 45.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.66, 241 and 45.12 is: 67.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.66 : 241 = 45.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.66/241 = 45.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.66x = 241 × 45.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.66x = 10,873.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,873.92/160.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.68

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