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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.82, 241.29 and 83.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.82, 241.29 and 83.74 is: 125.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.82 : 241.29 = 83.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.82/241.29 = 83.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.82x = 241.29 × 83.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.82x = 20,204.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,204.42/160.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.63

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