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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.98, 241.50 and 106.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.98, 241.50 and 106.17 is: 159.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.98 : 241.50 = 106.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.98/241.50 = 106.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.98x = 241.50 × 106.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.98x = 25,640.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,640.06/160.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.27

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