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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.04, 240.08 and 57.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.04, 240.08 and 57.29 is: 85.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.04 : 240.08 = 57.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.04/240.08 = 57.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.04x = 240.08 × 57.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.04x = 13,755.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,755.14/160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.95

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