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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.75, 241.17 and 46.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.75, 241.17 and 46.75 is: 70.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.75 : 241.17 = 46.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.75/241.17 = 46.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.75x = 241.17 × 46.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.75x = 11,274.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,274.70/160.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.14

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