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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.11, 240.20 and 51.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.11, 240.20 and 51.91 is: 77.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.11 : 240.20 = 51.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.11/240.20 = 51.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.11x = 240.20 × 51.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.11x = 12,468.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,468.12/160.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.87

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