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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.04, 220.68 and 118.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.04, 220.68 and 118.54 is: 163.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.04 : 220.68 = 118.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.04/220.68 = 118.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.04x = 220.68 × 118.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.04x = 26,159.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,159.41/160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.46

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