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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.18, 240.46 and 125.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.18, 240.46 and 125.58 is: 188.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.18 : 240.46 = 125.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.18/240.46 = 125.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.18x = 240.46 × 125.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.18x = 30,195.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,195.14/160.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.51

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