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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.73, 241.14 and 108.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.73, 241.14 and 108.89 is: 163.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.73 : 241.14 = 108.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.73/241.14 = 108.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.73x = 241.14 × 108.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.73x = 26,257.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,257.73/160.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.37

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