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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.78, 241.02 and 122.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.78, 241.02 and 122.15 is: 183.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.78 : 241.02 = 122.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.78/241.02 = 122.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.78x = 241.02 × 122.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.78x = 29,439.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,439.98/160.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.11

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