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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.84, 221.78 and 123.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.84, 221.78 and 123.92 is: 170.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.84 : 221.78 = 123.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.84/221.78 = 123.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.84x = 221.78 × 123.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.84x = 27,481.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,481.25/160.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.87

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