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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.27, 221.10 and 118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.27, 221.10 and 118.92 is: 164.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.27 : 221.10 = 118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.27/221.10 = 118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.27x = 221.10 × 118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.27x = 26,293.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,293.21/160.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.06

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