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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.44, 240.70 and 52.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.44, 240.70 and 52.20 is: 78.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.44 : 240.70 = 52.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.44/240.70 = 52.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.44x = 240.70 × 52.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.44x = 12,564.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,564.54/160.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.31

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