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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.88, 241.29 and 78.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.88, 241.29 and 78.59 is: 117.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.88 : 241.29 = 78.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.88/241.29 = 78.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.88x = 241.29 × 78.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.88x = 18,962.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,962.98/160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.87

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