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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.79, 241.28 and 92.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.79, 241.28 and 92.44 is: 138.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.79 : 241.28 = 92.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.79/241.28 = 92.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.79x = 241.28 × 92.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.79x = 22,304.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,304.11/160.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.72

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