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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.42, 221.22 and 121.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.42, 221.22 and 121.54 is: 167.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.42 : 221.22 = 121.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.42/221.22 = 121.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.42x = 221.22 × 121.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.42x = 26,887.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,887.08/160.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.60

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