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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.51, 240.45 and 78.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.51, 240.45 and 78.10 is: 117.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.51 : 240.45 = 78.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.51/240.45 = 78.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.51x = 240.45 × 78.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.51x = 18,779.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,779.15/160.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.00

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