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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.10, 240.19 and 51.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.10, 240.19 and 51.89 is: 77.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.10 : 240.19 = 51.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.10/240.19 = 51.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.10x = 240.19 × 51.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.10x = 12,463.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,463.63/160.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.85

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