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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.97, 240.54 and 109.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.97, 240.54 and 109.18 is: 163.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.97 : 240.54 = 109.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.97/240.54 = 109.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.97x = 240.54 × 109.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.97x = 26,262.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,262.05/160.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.15

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