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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.18, 220.86 and 123.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.18, 220.86 and 123.39 is: 170.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.18 : 220.86 = 123.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.18/220.86 = 123.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.18x = 220.86 × 123.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.18x = 27,251.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,251.92/160.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.14

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