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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.79, 241.06 and 74.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.79, 241.06 and 74.18 is: 111.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.79 : 241.06 = 74.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.79/241.06 = 74.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.79x = 241.06 × 74.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.79x = 17,881.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,881.83/160.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.21

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