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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.13, 240.18 and 57.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.13, 240.18 and 57.41 is: 86.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.13 : 240.18 = 57.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.13/240.18 = 57.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.13x = 240.18 × 57.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.13x = 13,788.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,788.73/160.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.11

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