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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.97, 241.46 and 58.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.97, 241.46 and 58.22 is: 87.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.97 : 241.46 = 58.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.97/241.46 = 58.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.97x = 241.46 × 58.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.97x = 14,058.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,058.11/160.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.33

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