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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.46, 240.59 and 83.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.46, 240.59 and 83.46 is: 125.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.46 : 240.59 = 83.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.46/240.59 = 83.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.46x = 240.59 × 83.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.46x = 20,079.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,079.64/160.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.14

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