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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.38, 221.40 and 119.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.38, 221.40 and 119.17 is: 164.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.38 : 221.40 = 119.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.38/221.40 = 119.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.38x = 221.40 × 119.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.38x = 26,384.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,384.51/160.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.51

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