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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.07, 240.17 and 78.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.07, 240.17 and 78.93 is: 118.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.07 : 240.17 = 78.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.07/240.17 = 78.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.07x = 240.17 × 78.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.07x = 18,956.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,956.22/160.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.43

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