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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.82, 240.84 and 79.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.82, 240.84 and 79.40 is: 118.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.82 : 240.84 = 79.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.82/240.84 = 79.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.82x = 240.84 × 79.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.82x = 19,122.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,122.70/160.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.91

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