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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.80, 241.17 and 74.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.80, 241.17 and 74.04 is: 111.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.80 : 241.17 = 74.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.80/241.17 = 74.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.80x = 241.17 × 74.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.80x = 17,855.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,855.04/160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.04

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