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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.62, 240.87 and 57.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.62, 240.87 and 57.87 is: 86.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.62 : 240.87 = 57.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.62/240.87 = 57.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.62x = 240.87 × 57.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.62x = 13,939.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,939.15/160.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.79

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