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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.93, 222.17 and 124.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.93, 222.17 and 124.01 is: 171.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.93 : 222.17 = 124.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.93/222.17 = 124.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.93x = 222.17 × 124.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.93x = 27,549.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,549.57/160.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.19

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