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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.84, 241.28 and 52.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.84, 241.28 and 52.64 is: 78.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.84 : 241.28 = 52.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.84/241.28 = 52.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.84x = 241.28 × 52.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.84x = 12,700.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,700.98/160.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.97

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