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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.07, 220.77 and 116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.07, 220.77 and 116.52 is: 160.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.07 : 220.77 = 116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.07/220.77 = 116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.07x = 220.77 × 116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.07x = 25,724.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,724.12/160.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.71

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