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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.85, 222.04 and 124.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.85, 222.04 and 124.17 is: 171.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.85 : 222.04 = 124.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.85/222.04 = 124.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.85x = 222.04 × 124.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.85x = 27,570.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,570.97/160.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.41

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