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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.29, 240.30 and 79.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.29, 240.30 and 79.09 is: 118.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.29 : 240.30 = 79.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.29/240.30 = 79.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.29x = 240.30 × 79.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.29x = 19,004.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,004.73/160.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.56

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