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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.53, 240.43 and 79.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.53, 240.43 and 79.19 is: 118.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.53 : 240.43 = 79.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.53/240.43 = 79.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.53x = 240.43 × 79.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.53x = 19,039.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,039.65/160.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.60

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