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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.25, 240.42 and 52.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.25, 240.42 and 52.04 is: 78.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.25 : 240.42 = 52.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.25/240.42 = 52.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.25x = 240.42 × 52.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.25x = 12,512.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,512.06/160.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.08

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