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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.28, 240.55 and 79.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.28, 240.55 and 79.28 is: 118.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.28 : 240.55 = 79.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.28/240.55 = 79.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.28x = 240.55 × 79.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.28x = 19,070.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,070.80/160.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.98

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