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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.85, 241.28 and 106.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.85, 241.28 and 106.79 is: 160.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.85 : 241.28 = 106.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.85/241.28 = 106.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.85x = 241.28 × 106.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.85x = 25,764.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,764.95/160.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.18

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