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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.10, 240.17 and 78.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.10, 240.17 and 78.95 is: 118.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.10 : 240.17 = 78.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.10/240.17 = 78.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.10x = 240.17 × 78.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.10x = 18,959.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,959.83/160.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.43

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