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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.26, 240.36 and 79.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.26, 240.36 and 79.04 is: 118.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.26 : 240.36 = 79.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.26/240.36 = 79.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.26x = 240.36 × 79.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.26x = 18,998.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,998.05/160.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.55

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