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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.51, 240.71 and 52.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.51, 240.71 and 52.27 is: 78.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.51 : 240.71 = 52.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.51/240.71 = 52.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.51x = 240.71 × 52.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.51x = 12,581.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,581.05/160.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.38

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