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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.60, 240.91 and 38.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.60, 240.91 and 38.87 is: 58.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.60 : 240.91 = 38.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.60/240.91 = 38.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.60x = 240.91 × 38.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.60x = 9,363.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,363.05/160.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.30

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