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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.16, 240.34 and 79.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.16, 240.34 and 79.04 is: 118.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.16 : 240.34 = 79.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.16/240.34 = 79.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.16x = 240.34 × 79.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.16x = 18,996.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,996.47/160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.61

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