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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.98, 241.02 and 109.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.98, 241.02 and 109.56 is: 164.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.98 : 241.02 = 109.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.98/241.02 = 109.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.98x = 241.02 × 109.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.98x = 26,406.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,406.15/160.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.03

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