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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.00, 240.00 and 78.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.00, 240.00 and 78.85 is: 118.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.00 : 240.00 = 78.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.00/240.00 = 78.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.00x = 240.00 × 78.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.00x = 18,923.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,923.55/160.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.27

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