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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.91, 241.35 and 52.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.91, 241.35 and 52.69 is: 79.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.91 : 241.35 = 52.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.91/241.35 = 52.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.91x = 241.35 × 52.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.91x = 12,715.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,715.93/160.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.02

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