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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.30, 221.04 and 129.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.30, 221.04 and 129.18 is: 178.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.30 : 221.04 = 129.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.30/221.04 = 129.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.30x = 221.04 × 129.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.30x = 28,553.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,553.95/160.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.13

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