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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.79, 240.89 and 124.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.79, 240.89 and 124.55 is: 186.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.79 : 240.89 = 124.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.79/240.89 = 124.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.79x = 240.89 × 124.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.79x = 30,001.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,001.02/160.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.58

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