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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.72, 240.98 and 79.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.72, 240.98 and 79.58 is: 119.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.72 : 240.98 = 79.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.72/240.98 = 79.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.72x = 240.98 × 79.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.72x = 19,177.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,177.39/160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.32

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