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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.86, 241.14 and 78.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.86, 241.14 and 78.55 is: 117.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.86 : 241.14 = 78.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.86/241.14 = 78.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.86x = 241.14 × 78.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.86x = 18,940.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,940.34/160.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.74

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