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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.10, 240.17 and 51.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.10, 240.17 and 51.91 is: 77.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.10 : 240.17 = 51.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.10/240.17 = 51.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.10x = 240.17 × 51.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.10x = 12,467.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,467.22/160.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.87

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