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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.79, 241.21 and 58.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.79, 241.21 and 58.08 is: 87.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.79 : 241.21 = 58.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.79/241.21 = 58.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.79x = 241.21 × 58.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.79x = 14,010.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,010.45/160.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.14

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