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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.46, 240.78 and 79.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.46, 240.78 and 79.30 is: 118.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.46 : 240.78 = 79.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.46/240.78 = 79.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.46x = 240.78 × 79.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.46x = 19,093.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,093.85/160.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.99

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