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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.52, 240.78 and 46.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.52, 240.78 and 46.52 is: 69.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.52 : 240.78 = 46.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.52/240.78 = 46.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.52x = 240.78 × 46.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.52x = 11,201.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,201.09/160.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.78

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