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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.74, 241.15 and 52.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.74, 241.15 and 52.53 is: 78.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.74 : 241.15 = 52.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.74/241.15 = 52.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.74x = 241.15 × 52.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.74x = 12,667.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,667.35/160.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.81

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