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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.70, 241.04 and 83.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.70, 241.04 and 83.64 is: 125.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.70 : 241.04 = 83.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.70/241.04 = 83.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.70x = 241.04 × 83.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.70x = 20,161.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,161.70/160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.47

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