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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.53, 240.73 and 78.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.53, 240.73 and 78.22 is: 117.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.53 : 240.73 = 78.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.53/240.73 = 78.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.53x = 240.73 × 78.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.53x = 18,829.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,829.20/160.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.29

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