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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.71, 221.60 and 123.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.71, 221.60 and 123.79 is: 170.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.71 : 221.60 = 123.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.71/221.60 = 123.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.71x = 221.60 × 123.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.71x = 27,431.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,431.62/160.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.69

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