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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.16, 220.80 and 110.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.16, 220.80 and 110.96 is: 152.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.16 : 220.80 = 110.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.16/220.80 = 110.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.16x = 220.80 × 110.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.16x = 24,499.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,499.97/160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.97

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