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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.37, 240.61 and 83.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.37, 240.61 and 83.29 is: 124.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.37 : 240.61 = 83.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.37/240.61 = 83.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.37x = 240.61 × 83.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.37x = 20,040.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,040.41/160.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.96

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