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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.67, 241.10 and 52.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.67, 241.10 and 52.49 is: 78.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.67 : 241.10 = 52.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.67/241.10 = 52.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.67x = 241.10 × 52.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.67x = 12,655.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,655.34/160.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.77

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