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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.61, 240.98 and 79.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.61, 240.98 and 79.43 is: 119.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.61 : 240.98 = 79.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.61/240.98 = 79.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.61x = 240.98 × 79.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.61x = 19,139.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,139.44/160.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.17

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