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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.71, 221.57 and 131.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.71, 221.57 and 131.17 is: 180.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.71 : 221.57 = 131.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.71/221.57 = 131.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.71x = 221.57 × 131.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.71x = 29,063.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,063.24/160.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.85

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