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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.99, 241.48 and 52.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.99, 241.48 and 52.79 is: 79.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.99 : 241.48 = 52.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.99/241.48 = 52.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.99x = 241.48 × 52.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.99x = 12,746.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,746.59/160.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.18

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