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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.42, 240.78 and 88.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.42, 240.78 and 88.30 is: 132.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.42 : 240.78 = 88.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.42/240.78 = 88.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.42x = 240.78 × 88.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.42x = 21,260.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,260.87/160.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.53

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