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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.14, 220.98 and 118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.14, 220.98 and 118.56 is: 163.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.14 : 220.98 = 118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.14/220.98 = 118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.14x = 220.98 × 118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.14x = 26,199.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,199.39/160.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.60

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