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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.87, 241.23 and 52.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.87, 241.23 and 52.63 is: 78.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.87 : 241.23 = 52.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.87/241.23 = 52.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.87x = 241.23 × 52.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.87x = 12,695.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,695.93/160.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.92

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