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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.88, 241.20 and 78.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.88, 241.20 and 78.56 is: 117.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.88 : 241.20 = 78.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.88/241.20 = 78.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.88x = 241.20 × 78.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.88x = 18,948.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,948.67/160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.78

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