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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.94, 241.33 and 52.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.94, 241.33 and 52.70 is: 79.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.94 : 241.33 = 52.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.94/241.33 = 52.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.94x = 241.33 × 52.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.94x = 12,718.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,718.21/160.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.03

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