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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.63, 221.87 and 124.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.63, 221.87 and 124.24 is: 171.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.63 : 221.87 = 124.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.63/221.87 = 124.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.63x = 221.87 × 124.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.63x = 27,565.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,565.13/160.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.61

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