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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.35, 220.82 and 121.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.35, 220.82 and 121.47 is: 167.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.35 : 220.82 = 121.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.35/220.82 = 121.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.35x = 220.82 × 121.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.35x = 26,822.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,822.40/160.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.27

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