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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.04, 220.96 and 123.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.04, 220.96 and 123.13 is: 170.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.04 : 220.96 = 123.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.04/220.96 = 123.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.04x = 220.96 × 123.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.04x = 27,206.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,206.80/160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.00

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