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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.25, 240.27 and 52.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.25, 240.27 and 52.02 is: 78.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.25 : 240.27 = 52.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.25/240.27 = 52.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.25x = 240.27 × 52.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.25x = 12,498.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,498.85/160.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.00

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