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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160, 220.72 and 116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160, 220.72 and 116.40 is: 160.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160 : 220.72 = 116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160/220.72 = 116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160x = 220.72 × 116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160x = 25,691.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,691.81/160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.57

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