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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.75, 241.17 and 79.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.75, 241.17 and 79.57 is: 119.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.75 : 241.17 = 79.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.75/241.17 = 79.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.75x = 241.17 × 79.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.75x = 19,189.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,189.90/160.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.38

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