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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.66, 221.49 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.66, 221.49 and 116.46 is: 160.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.66 : 221.49 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.66/221.49 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.66x = 221.49 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.66x = 25,794.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,794.73/160.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.56

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