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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.25, 240.37 and 50.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.25, 240.37 and 50.56 is: 75.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.25 : 240.37 = 50.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.25/240.37 = 50.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.25x = 240.37 × 50.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.25x = 12,152.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,152.38/160.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.84

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