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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.50, 240.34 and 122.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.50, 240.34 and 122.02 is: 182.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.50 : 240.34 = 122.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.50/240.34 = 122.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.50x = 240.34 × 122.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.50x = 29,326.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,326.29/160.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.72

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