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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.77, 221.77 and 123.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.77, 221.77 and 123.91 is: 170.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.77 : 221.77 = 123.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.77/221.77 = 123.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.77x = 221.77 × 123.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.77x = 27,479.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,479.52/160.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.93

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