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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.89, 241.34 and 39.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.89, 241.34 and 39.16 is: 58.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.89 : 241.34 = 39.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.89/241.34 = 39.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.89x = 241.34 × 39.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.89x = 9,449.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,449.69/160.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.73

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