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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.10, 220.83 and 132.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.10, 220.83 and 132.43 is: 182.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.10 : 220.83 = 132.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.10/220.83 = 132.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.10x = 220.83 × 132.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.10x = 29,244.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,244.52/160.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.66

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