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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.69, 241.03 and 45.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.69, 241.03 and 45.13 is: 67.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.69 : 241.03 = 45.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.69/241.03 = 45.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.69x = 241.03 × 45.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.69x = 10,877.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,877.68/160.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.70

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