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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.50, 240.75 and 79.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.50, 240.75 and 79.41 is: 119.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.50 : 240.75 = 79.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.50/240.75 = 79.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.50x = 240.75 × 79.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.50x = 19,117.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,117.96/160.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.12

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