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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.43, 240.44 and 79.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.43, 240.44 and 79.25 is: 118.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.43 : 240.44 = 79.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.43/240.44 = 79.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.43x = 240.44 × 79.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.43x = 19,053.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,053.27/160.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.77

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