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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.00, 240.00 and 78.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.00, 240.00 and 78.79 is: 118.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.00 : 240.00 = 78.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.00/240.00 = 78.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.00x = 240.00 × 78.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.00x = 18,908.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,908.47/160.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.18

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