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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.93, 241.38 and 109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.93, 241.38 and 109.60 is: 164.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.93 : 241.38 = 109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.93/241.38 = 109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.93x = 241.38 × 109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.93x = 26,455.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,455.25/160.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.39

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