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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.86, 241.23 and 58.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.86, 241.23 and 58.13 is: 87.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.86 : 241.23 = 58.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.86/241.23 = 58.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.86x = 241.23 × 58.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.86x = 14,021.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,021.49/160.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.17

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