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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.46, 221.43 and 116.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.46, 221.43 and 116.98 is: 161.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.46 : 221.43 = 116.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.46/221.43 = 116.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.46x = 221.43 × 116.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.46x = 25,902.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,902.88/160.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.43

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