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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.14, 220.74 and 116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.14, 220.74 and 116.40 is: 160.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.14 : 220.74 = 116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.14/220.74 = 116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.14x = 220.74 × 116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.14x = 25,694.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,694.14/160.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.45

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