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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.31, 240.50 and 52.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.31, 240.50 and 52.11 is: 78.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.31 : 240.50 = 52.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.31/240.50 = 52.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.31x = 240.50 × 52.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.31x = 12,532.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,532.59/160.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.18

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