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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.76, 241.09 and 45.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.76, 241.09 and 45.21 is: 67.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.76 : 241.09 = 45.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.76/241.09 = 45.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.76x = 241.09 × 45.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.76x = 10,899.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,899.18/160.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.80

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