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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.74, 241.11 and 52.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.74, 241.11 and 52.50 is: 78.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.74 : 241.11 = 52.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.74/241.11 = 52.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.74x = 241.11 × 52.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.74x = 12,658.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,658.28/160.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.75

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