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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.66, 240.94 and 57.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.66, 240.94 and 57.93 is: 86.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.66 : 240.94 = 57.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.66/240.94 = 57.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.66x = 240.94 × 57.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.66x = 13,956.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,956.82/160.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.87

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