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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.60, 240.97 and 79.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.60, 240.97 and 79.40 is: 119.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.60 : 240.97 = 79.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.60/240.97 = 79.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.60x = 240.97 × 79.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.60x = 19,131.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,131.81/160.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.13

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