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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.55, 240.77 and 52.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.55, 240.77 and 52.31 is: 78.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.55 : 240.77 = 52.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.55/240.77 = 52.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.55x = 240.77 × 52.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.55x = 12,595.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,595.41/160.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.45

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