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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.70, 240.62 and 109.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.70, 240.62 and 109.23 is: 163.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.70 : 240.62 = 109.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.70/240.62 = 109.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.70x = 240.62 × 109.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.70x = 26,282.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,282.92/160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.55

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