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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.08, 240.15 and 57.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.08, 240.15 and 57.35 is: 86.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.08 : 240.15 = 57.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.08/240.15 = 57.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.08x = 240.15 × 57.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.08x = 13,772.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,772.60/160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.04

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