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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.38, 221.31 and 123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.38, 221.31 and 123.48 is: 170.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.38 : 221.31 = 123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.38/221.31 = 123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.38x = 221.31 × 123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.38x = 27,327.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,327.36/160.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.39

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