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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.85, 241.15 and 78.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.85, 241.15 and 78.56 is: 117.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.85 : 241.15 = 78.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.85/241.15 = 78.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.85x = 241.15 × 78.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.85x = 18,944.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,944.28/160.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.78

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