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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.79, 240.83 and 79.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.79, 240.83 and 79.46 is: 119.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.79 : 240.83 = 79.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.79/240.83 = 79.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.79x = 240.83 × 79.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.79x = 19,135.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,135.95/160.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.02

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