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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.61, 240.57 and 79.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.61, 240.57 and 79.34 is: 118.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.61 : 240.57 = 79.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.61/240.57 = 79.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.61x = 240.57 × 79.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.61x = 19,085.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,085.62/160.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.84

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