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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.38, 240.45 and 78.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.38, 240.45 and 78.08 is: 117.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.38 : 240.45 = 78.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.38/240.45 = 78.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.38x = 240.45 × 78.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.38x = 18,773.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,773.13/160.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.05

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