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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.97, 241.48 and 52.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.97, 241.48 and 52.73 is: 79.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.97 : 241.48 = 52.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.97/241.48 = 52.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.97x = 241.48 × 52.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.97x = 12,734.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,734.36/160.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.11

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