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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.86, 240.94 and 78.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.86, 240.94 and 78.46 is: 117.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.86 : 240.94 = 78.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.86/240.94 = 78.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.86x = 240.94 × 78.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.86x = 18,905.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,905.51/160.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.53

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