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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.29, 221.40 and 129.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.29, 221.40 and 129.24 is: 178.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.29 : 221.40 = 129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.29/221.40 = 129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.29x = 221.40 × 129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.29x = 28,613.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,613.74/160.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.51

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