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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.25, 240.35 and 83.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.25, 240.35 and 83.16 is: 124.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.25 : 240.35 = 83.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.25/240.35 = 83.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.25x = 240.35 × 83.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.25x = 19,987.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,987.09/160.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.73

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