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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.55, 240.73 and 57.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.55, 240.73 and 57.80 is: 86.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.55 : 240.73 = 57.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.55/240.73 = 57.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.55x = 240.73 × 57.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.55x = 13,914.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,914.19/160.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.67

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