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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.69, 240.96 and 83.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.69, 240.96 and 83.74 is: 125.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.69 : 240.96 = 83.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.69/240.96 = 83.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.69x = 240.96 × 83.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.69x = 20,177.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,177.99/160.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.57

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