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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.89, 241.17 and 103.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.89, 241.17 and 103.18 is: 154.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.89 : 241.17 = 103.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.89/241.17 = 103.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.89x = 241.17 × 103.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.89x = 24,883.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,883.92/160.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.66

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