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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.68, 241.02 and 79.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.68, 241.02 and 79.46 is: 119.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.68 : 241.02 = 79.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.68/241.02 = 79.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.68x = 241.02 × 79.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.68x = 19,151.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,151.15/160.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.19

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