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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.32, 220.80 and 121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.32, 220.80 and 121.44 is: 167.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.32 : 220.80 = 121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.32/220.80 = 121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.32x = 220.80 × 121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.32x = 26,813.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,813.95/160.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.25

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