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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.21, 221.09 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.21, 221.09 and 116.73 is: 161.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.21 : 221.09 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.21/221.09 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.21x = 221.09 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.21x = 25,807.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,807.25/160.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.08

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