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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.89, 241.04 and 74.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.89, 241.04 and 74.30 is: 111.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.89 : 241.04 = 74.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.89/241.04 = 74.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.89x = 241.04 × 74.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.89x = 17,908.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,908.25/160.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.31

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