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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.31, 240.93 and 79.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.31, 240.93 and 79.21 is: 119.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.31 : 240.93 = 79.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.31/240.93 = 79.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.31x = 240.93 × 79.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.31x = 19,083.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,083.46/160.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.04

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