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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.80, 241.25 and 52.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.80, 241.25 and 52.59 is: 78.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.80 : 241.25 = 52.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.80/241.25 = 52.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.80x = 241.25 × 52.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.80x = 12,687.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,687.34/160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.90

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