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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.67, 241.08 and 83.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.67, 241.08 and 83.60 is: 125.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.67 : 241.08 = 83.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.67/241.08 = 83.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.67x = 241.08 × 83.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.67x = 20,153.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,153.08/160.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.44

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