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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.13, 221.19 and 123.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.13, 221.19 and 123.74 is: 170.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.13 : 221.19 = 123.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.13/221.19 = 123.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.13x = 221.19 × 123.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.13x = 27,369.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,369.43/160.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.92

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