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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.16, 220.92 and 116.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.16, 220.92 and 116.72 is: 161.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.16 : 220.92 = 116.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.16/220.92 = 116.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.16x = 220.92 × 116.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.16x = 25,785.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,785.78/160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.00

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