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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.32, 240.40 and 79.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.32, 240.40 and 79.12 is: 118.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.32 : 240.40 = 79.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.32/240.40 = 79.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.32x = 240.40 × 79.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.32x = 19,020.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,020.45/160.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.64

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