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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.79, 241.25 and 79.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.79, 241.25 and 79.62 is: 119.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.79 : 241.25 = 79.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.79/241.25 = 79.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.79x = 241.25 × 79.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.79x = 19,207.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,207.12/160.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.46

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