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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.39, 240.42 and 57.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.39, 240.42 and 57.62 is: 86.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.39 : 240.42 = 57.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.39/240.42 = 57.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.39x = 240.42 × 57.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.39x = 13,852.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,852.82/160.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.37

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