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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.38, 240.77 and 79.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.38, 240.77 and 79.38 is: 119.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.38 : 240.77 = 79.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.38/240.77 = 79.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.38x = 240.77 × 79.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.38x = 19,112.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,112.52/160.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.17

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