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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.46, 240.68 and 52.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.46, 240.68 and 52.26 is: 78.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.46 : 240.68 = 52.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.46/240.68 = 52.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.46x = 240.68 × 52.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.46x = 12,577.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,577.94/160.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.39

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