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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.95, 241.08 and 122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.95, 241.08 and 122.45 is: 183.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.95 : 241.08 = 122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.95/241.08 = 122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.95x = 241.08 × 122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.95x = 29,520.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,520.85/160.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.42

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