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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.65, 241.25 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.65, 241.25 and 124.74 is: 187.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.65 : 241.25 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.65/241.25 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.65x = 241.25 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.65x = 30,092.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,092.90/160.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.32

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