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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.37, 240.45 and 83.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.37, 240.45 and 83.38 is: 125.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.37 : 240.45 = 83.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.37/240.45 = 83.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.37x = 240.45 × 83.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.37x = 20,048.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,048.72/160.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.02

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