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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.56, 221.16 and 116.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.56, 221.16 and 116.32 is: 160.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.56 : 221.16 = 116.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.56/221.16 = 116.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.56x = 221.16 × 116.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.56x = 25,725.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,725.33/160.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.22

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