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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.59, 240.90 and 57.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.59, 240.90 and 57.86 is: 86.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.59 : 240.90 = 57.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.59/240.90 = 57.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.59x = 240.90 × 57.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.59x = 13,938.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,938.47/160.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.80

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