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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.35, 221.18 and 133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.35, 221.18 and 133.70 is: 184.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.35 : 221.18 = 133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.35/221.18 = 133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.35x = 221.18 × 133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.35x = 29,570.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,570.66/160.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.41

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