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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.78, 241.14 and 52.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.78, 241.14 and 52.57 is: 78.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.78 : 241.14 = 52.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.78/241.14 = 52.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.78x = 241.14 × 52.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.78x = 12,676.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,676.73/160.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.85

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