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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.59, 240.88 and 57.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.59, 240.88 and 57.85 is: 86.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.59 : 240.88 = 57.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.59/240.88 = 57.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.59x = 240.88 × 57.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.59x = 13,934.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,934.38/160.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.77

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