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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.66, 241.04 and 45.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.66, 241.04 and 45.11 is: 67.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.66 : 241.04 = 45.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.66/241.04 = 45.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.66x = 241.04 × 45.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.66x = 10,872.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,872.90/160.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.67

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