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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.81, 240.89 and 79.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.81, 240.89 and 79.49 is: 119.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.81 : 240.89 = 79.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.81/240.89 = 79.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.81x = 240.89 × 79.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.81x = 19,148.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,148.55/160.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.08

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