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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.60, 240.82 and 79.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.60, 240.82 and 79.38 is: 119.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.60 : 240.82 = 79.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.60/240.82 = 79.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.60x = 240.82 × 79.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.60x = 19,116.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,116.29/160.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.03

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