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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.50, 240.65 and 52.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.50, 240.65 and 52.29 is: 78.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.50 : 240.65 = 52.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.50/240.65 = 52.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.50x = 240.65 × 52.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.50x = 12,583.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,583.59/160.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.40

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