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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.61, 240.92 and 50.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.61, 240.92 and 50.93 is: 76.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.61 : 240.92 = 50.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.61/240.92 = 50.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.61x = 240.92 × 50.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.61x = 12,268.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,268.60/160.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.39

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