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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160, 239.90 and 51.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160, 239.90 and 51.76 is: 77.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160 : 239.90 = 51.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160/239.90 = 51.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160x = 239.90 × 51.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160x = 12,417.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,417.22/160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.61

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