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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.37, 240.33 and 79.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.37, 240.33 and 79.13 is: 118.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.37 : 240.33 = 79.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.37/240.33 = 79.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.37x = 240.33 × 79.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.37x = 19,017.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,017.31/160.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.58

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