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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.70, 221.72 and 110.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.70, 221.72 and 110.92 is: 153.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.70 : 221.72 = 110.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.70/221.72 = 110.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.70x = 221.72 × 110.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.70x = 24,593.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,593.18/160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.04

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