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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.45, 221.44 and 116.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.45, 221.44 and 116.33 is: 160.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.45 : 221.44 = 116.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.45/221.44 = 116.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.45x = 221.44 × 116.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.45x = 25,760.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,760.96/160.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.55

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