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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.60, 240.70 and 78.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.60, 240.70 and 78.18 is: 117.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.60 : 240.70 = 78.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.60/240.70 = 78.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.60x = 240.70 × 78.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.60x = 18,817.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,817.09/160.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.17

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