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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.95, 241.39 and 52.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.95, 241.39 and 52.71 is: 79.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.95 : 241.39 = 52.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.95/241.39 = 52.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.95x = 241.39 × 52.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.95x = 12,723.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,723.40/160.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.05

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