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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.99, 241.11 and 109.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.99, 241.11 and 109.49 is: 163.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.99 : 241.11 = 109.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.99/241.11 = 109.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.99x = 241.11 × 109.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.99x = 26,397.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,397.93/160.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.98

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