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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.04, 240.08 and 51.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.04, 240.08 and 51.79 is: 77.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.04 : 240.08 = 51.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.04/240.08 = 51.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.04x = 240.08 × 51.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.04x = 12,434.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,434.08/160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.69

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