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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.45, 240.74 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.45, 240.74 and 122.16 is: 183.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.45 : 240.74 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.45/240.74 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.45x = 240.74 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.45x = 29,408.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,408.19/160.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.29

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