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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.63, 241.04 and 57.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.63, 241.04 and 57.92 is: 86.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.63 : 241.04 = 57.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.63/241.04 = 57.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.63x = 241.04 × 57.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.63x = 13,959.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,959.98/160.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.91

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