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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.97, 241.61 and 109.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.97, 241.61 and 109.49 is: 164.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.97 : 241.61 = 109.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.97/241.61 = 109.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.97x = 241.61 × 109.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.97x = 26,452.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,452.12/160.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.33

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