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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.71, 241.01 and 45.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.71, 241.01 and 45.12 is: 67.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.71 : 241.01 = 45.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.71/241.01 = 45.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.71x = 241.01 × 45.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.71x = 10,874.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,874.37/160.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.66

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