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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.01, 240.04 and 51.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.01, 240.04 and 51.87 is: 77.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.01 : 240.04 = 51.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.01/240.04 = 51.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.01x = 240.04 × 51.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.01x = 12,451.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,451.24/160.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.82

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