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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.94, 240.96 and 122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.94, 240.96 and 122.58 is: 183.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.94 : 240.96 = 122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.94/240.96 = 122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.94x = 240.96 × 122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.94x = 29,536.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,536.65/160.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.52

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