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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.18, 220.87 and 123.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.18, 220.87 and 123.25 is: 169.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.18 : 220.87 = 123.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.18/220.87 = 123.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.18x = 220.87 × 123.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.18x = 27,222.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,222.47/160.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.95

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