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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.83, 241.09 and 78.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.83, 241.09 and 78.53 is: 117.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.83 : 241.09 = 78.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.83/241.09 = 78.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.83x = 241.09 × 78.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.83x = 18,931.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,931.40/160.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.71

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