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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.45, 240.64 and 79.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.45, 240.64 and 79.24 is: 118.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.45 : 240.64 = 79.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.45/240.64 = 79.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.45x = 240.64 × 79.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.45x = 19,068.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,068.31/160.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.84

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