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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.28, 221.32 and 123.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.28, 221.32 and 123.38 is: 170.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.28 : 221.32 = 123.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.28/221.32 = 123.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.28x = 221.32 × 123.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.28x = 27,306.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,306.46/160.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.37

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