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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.19, 240.23 and 51.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.19, 240.23 and 51.95 is: 77.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.19 : 240.23 = 51.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.19/240.23 = 51.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.19x = 240.23 × 51.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.19x = 12,478.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,478.49/160.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.90

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