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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.41, 240.17 and 83.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.41, 240.17 and 83.21 is: 124.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.41 : 240.17 = 83.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.41/240.17 = 83.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.41x = 240.17 × 83.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.41x = 19,982.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,982.93/160.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.58

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