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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.38, 220.88 and 123.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.38, 220.88 and 123.47 is: 170.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.38 : 220.88 = 123.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.38/220.88 = 123.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.38x = 220.88 × 123.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.38x = 27,272.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,272.63/160.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.05

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