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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.96, 222.20 and 124.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.96, 222.20 and 124.24 is: 171.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.96 : 222.20 = 124.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.96/222.20 = 124.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.96x = 222.20 × 124.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.96x = 27,606.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,606.13/160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.51

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