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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.66, 240.78 and 128.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.66, 240.78 and 128.50 is: 192.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.66 : 240.78 = 128.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.66/240.78 = 128.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.66x = 240.78 × 128.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.66x = 30,940.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,940.23/160.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.58

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