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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.56, 240.88 and 52.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.56, 240.88 and 52.40 is: 78.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.56 : 240.88 = 52.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.56/240.88 = 52.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.56x = 240.88 × 52.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.56x = 12,622.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,622.11/160.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.61

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