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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.23, 220.73 and 118.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.23, 220.73 and 118.67 is: 163.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.23 : 220.73 = 118.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.23/220.73 = 118.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.23x = 220.73 × 118.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.23x = 26,192.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,192.33/160.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.47

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