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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.35, 240.53 and 52.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.35, 240.53 and 52.13 is: 78.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.35 : 240.53 = 52.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.35/240.53 = 52.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.35x = 240.53 × 52.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.35x = 12,537.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,537.37/160.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.19

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