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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.35, 220.97 and 115.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.35, 220.97 and 115.94 is: 159.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.35 : 220.97 = 115.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.35/220.97 = 115.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.35x = 220.97 × 115.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.35x = 25,617.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,617.58/160.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.77

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