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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.25, 240.44 and 83.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.25, 240.44 and 83.30 is: 124.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.25 : 240.44 = 83.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.25/240.44 = 83.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.25x = 240.44 × 83.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.25x = 20,027.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,027.03/160.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.98

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