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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.47, 240.78 and 57.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.47, 240.78 and 57.78 is: 86.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.47 : 240.78 = 57.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.47/240.78 = 57.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.47x = 240.78 × 57.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.47x = 13,912.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,912.27/160.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.70

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