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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.59, 221.71 and 125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.59, 221.71 and 125.55 is: 173.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.59 : 221.71 = 125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.59/221.71 = 125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.59x = 221.71 × 125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.59x = 27,835.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,835.69/160.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.33

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