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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.36, 240.30 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.36, 240.30 and 123.66 is: 185.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.36 : 240.30 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.36/240.30 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.36x = 240.30 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.36x = 29,715.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,715.50/160.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.30

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