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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.39, 240.57 and 52.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.39, 240.57 and 52.17 is: 78.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.39 : 240.57 = 52.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.39/240.57 = 52.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.39x = 240.57 × 52.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.39x = 12,550.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,550.41/160.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.25

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