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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.16, 220.80 and 120.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.16, 220.80 and 120.80 is: 166.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.16 : 220.80 = 120.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.16/220.80 = 120.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.16x = 220.80 × 120.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.16x = 26,672.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,672.64/160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.54

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