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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.14, 220.83 and 123.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.14, 220.83 and 123.22 is: 169.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.14 : 220.83 = 123.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.14/220.83 = 123.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.14x = 220.83 × 123.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.14x = 27,210.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,210.49/160.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.91

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