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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.86, 240.90 and 79.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.86, 240.90 and 79.44 is: 118.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.86 : 240.90 = 79.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.86/240.90 = 79.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.86x = 240.90 × 79.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.86x = 19,137.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,137.10/160.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.97

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