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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.94, 241.41 and 74.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.94, 241.41 and 74.35 is: 111.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.94 : 241.41 = 74.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.94/241.41 = 74.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.94x = 241.41 × 74.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.94x = 17,949.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,949.41/160.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.53

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