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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.68, 221.49 and 119.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.68, 221.49 and 119.18 is: 164.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.68 : 221.49 = 119.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.68/221.49 = 119.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.68x = 221.49 × 119.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.68x = 26,396.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,396.07/160.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.28

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