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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.86, 240.84 and 124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.86, 240.84 and 124.26 is: 186.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.86 : 240.84 = 124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.86/240.84 = 124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.86x = 240.84 × 124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.86x = 29,926.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,926.78/160.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.04

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