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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.21, 240.39 and 79.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.21, 240.39 and 79.01 is: 118.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.21 : 240.39 = 79.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.21/240.39 = 79.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.21x = 240.39 × 79.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.21x = 18,993.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,993.14/160.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.55

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