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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.38, 221.21 and 118.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.38, 221.21 and 118.97 is: 164.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.38 : 221.21 = 118.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.38/221.21 = 118.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.38x = 221.21 × 118.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.38x = 26,316.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,316.25/160.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.09

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