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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.16, 240.18 and 51.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.16, 240.18 and 51.92 is: 77.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.16 : 240.18 = 51.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.16/240.18 = 51.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.16x = 240.18 × 51.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.16x = 12,470.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,470.15/160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.86

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