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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.65, 240.87 and 79.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.65, 240.87 and 79.55 is: 119.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.65 : 240.87 = 79.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.65/240.87 = 79.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.65x = 240.87 × 79.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.65x = 19,161.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,161.21/160.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.27

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