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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.05, 220.66 and 118.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.05, 220.66 and 118.53 is: 163.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.05 : 220.66 = 118.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.05/220.66 = 118.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.05x = 220.66 × 118.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.05x = 26,154.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,154.83/160.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.42

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