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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.82, 240.92 and 109.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.82, 240.92 and 109.32 is: 163.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.82 : 240.92 = 109.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.82/240.92 = 109.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.82x = 240.92 × 109.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.82x = 26,337.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,337.37/160.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.77

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