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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.73, 241.15 and 58.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.73, 241.15 and 58.00 is: 87.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.73 : 241.15 = 58.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.73/241.15 = 58.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.73x = 241.15 × 58.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.73x = 13,985.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,985.49/160.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.01

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