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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.14, 240.20 and 51.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.14, 240.20 and 51.93 is: 77.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.14 : 240.20 = 51.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.14/240.20 = 51.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.14x = 240.20 × 51.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.14x = 12,472.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,472.39/160.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.88

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