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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.41, 240.64 and 79.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.41, 240.64 and 79.21 is: 118.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.41 : 240.64 = 79.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.41/240.64 = 79.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.41x = 240.64 × 79.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.41x = 19,061.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,061.20/160.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.83

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