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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.82, 241.07 and 74.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.82, 241.07 and 74.22 is: 111.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.82 : 241.07 = 74.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.82/241.07 = 74.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.82x = 241.07 × 74.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.82x = 17,892.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,892.22/160.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.26

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