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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.24, 220.92 and 116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.24, 220.92 and 116.52 is: 160.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.24 : 220.92 = 116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.24/220.92 = 116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.24x = 220.92 × 116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.24x = 25,741.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,741.60/160.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.64

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