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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.63, 241.49 and 126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.63, 241.49 and 126.80 is: 190.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.63 : 241.49 = 126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.63/241.49 = 126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.63x = 241.49 × 126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.63x = 30,621.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,621.38/160.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.63

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