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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.86, 241.05 and 79.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.86, 241.05 and 79.76 is: 119.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.86 : 241.05 = 79.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.86/241.05 = 79.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.86x = 241.05 × 79.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.86x = 19,224.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,224.94/160.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.51

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