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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.53, 240.81 and 52.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.53, 240.81 and 52.32 is: 78.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.53 : 240.81 = 52.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.53/240.81 = 52.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.53x = 240.81 × 52.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.53x = 12,599.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,599.18/160.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.48

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