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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.49, 240.75 and 52.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.49, 240.75 and 52.26 is: 78.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.49 : 240.75 = 52.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.49/240.75 = 52.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.49x = 240.75 × 52.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.49x = 12,581.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,581.60/160.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.39

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