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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.56, 240.85 and 52.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.56, 240.85 and 52.35 is: 78.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.56 : 240.85 = 52.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.56/240.85 = 52.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.56x = 240.85 × 52.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.56x = 12,608.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,608.50/160.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.53

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