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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.51, 240.79 and 73.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.51, 240.79 and 73.83 is: 110.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.51 : 240.79 = 73.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.51/240.79 = 73.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.51x = 240.79 × 73.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.51x = 17,777.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,777.53/160.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.76

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