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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.59, 240.80 and 79.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.59, 240.80 and 79.35 is: 118.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.59 : 240.80 = 79.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.59/240.80 = 79.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.59x = 240.80 × 79.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.59x = 19,107.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,107.08/160.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.98

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