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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.63, 240.78 and 79.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.63, 240.78 and 79.36 is: 118.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.63 : 240.78 = 79.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.63/240.78 = 79.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.63x = 240.78 × 79.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.63x = 19,108.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,108.30/160.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.96

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