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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.42, 240.68 and 52.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.42, 240.68 and 52.22 is: 78.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.42 : 240.68 = 52.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.42/240.68 = 52.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.42x = 240.68 × 52.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.42x = 12,568.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,568.44/160.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.35

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