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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.81, 241.22 and 45.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.81, 241.22 and 45.24 is: 67.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.81 : 241.22 = 45.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.81/241.22 = 45.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.81x = 241.22 × 45.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.81x = 10,913.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,913.44/160.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.86

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