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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.65, 241.14 and 122.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.65, 241.14 and 122.25 is: 183.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.65 : 241.14 = 122.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.65/241.14 = 122.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.65x = 241.14 × 122.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.65x = 29,479.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,479.37/160.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.50

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