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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.83, 241.20 and 45.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.83, 241.20 and 45.27 is: 67.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.83 : 241.20 = 45.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.83/241.20 = 45.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.83x = 241.20 × 45.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.83x = 10,918.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,918.05/160.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.89

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