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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.29, 221.22 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.29, 221.22 and 116.73 is: 161.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.29 : 221.22 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.29/221.22 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.29x = 221.22 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.29x = 25,823.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,823.01/160.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.10

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