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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.35, 221.06 and 130.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.35, 221.06 and 130.73 is: 180.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.35 : 221.06 = 130.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.35/221.06 = 130.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.35x = 221.06 × 130.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.35x = 28,899.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,899.64/160.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.23

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