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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.63, 240.78 and 83.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.63, 240.78 and 83.50 is: 125.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.63 : 240.78 = 83.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.63/240.78 = 83.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.63x = 240.78 × 83.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.63x = 20,105.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,105.13/160.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.16

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