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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.47, 221.28 and 123.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.47, 221.28 and 123.54 is: 170.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.47 : 221.28 = 123.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.47/221.28 = 123.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.47x = 221.28 × 123.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.47x = 27,336.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,336.93/160.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.36

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