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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.96, 241.46 and 52.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.96, 241.46 and 52.72 is: 79.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.96 : 241.46 = 52.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.96/241.46 = 52.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.96x = 241.46 × 52.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.96x = 12,729.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,729.77/160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.09

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