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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.92, 241.35 and 52.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.92, 241.35 and 52.68 is: 79.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.92 : 241.35 = 52.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.92/241.35 = 52.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.92x = 241.35 × 52.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.92x = 12,715.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,715.03/160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.01

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