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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.27, 240.38 and 52.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.27, 240.38 and 52.05 is: 78.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.27 : 240.38 = 52.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.27/240.38 = 52.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.27x = 240.38 × 52.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.27x = 12,510.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,510.58/160.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.06

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