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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.70, 241.06 and 51.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.70, 241.06 and 51.03 is: 76.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.70 : 241.06 = 51.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.70/241.06 = 51.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.70x = 241.06 × 51.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.70x = 12,301.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,301.29/160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.55

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