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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.92, 241.29 and 74.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.92, 241.29 and 74.23 is: 111.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.92 : 241.29 = 74.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.92/241.29 = 74.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.92x = 241.29 × 74.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.92x = 17,910.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,910.35/160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.30

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