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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.18, 240.31 and 52.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.18, 240.31 and 52.00 is: 78.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.18 : 240.31 = 52.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.18/240.31 = 52.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.18x = 240.31 × 52.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.18x = 12,494.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,494.66/160.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.01

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