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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.19, 240.31 and 51.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.19, 240.31 and 51.96 is: 77.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.19 : 240.31 = 51.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.19/240.31 = 51.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.19x = 240.31 × 51.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.19x = 12,486.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,486.51/160.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.95

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