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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.40, 240.48 and 78.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.40, 240.48 and 78.14 is: 117.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.40 : 240.48 = 78.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.40/240.48 = 78.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.40x = 240.48 × 78.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.40x = 18,791.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,791.11/160.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.15

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