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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.18, 220.79 and 130.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.18, 220.79 and 130.79 is: 180.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.18 : 220.79 = 130.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.18/220.79 = 130.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.18x = 220.79 × 130.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.18x = 28,878.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,878.00/160.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.29

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