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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.71, 221.65 and 116.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.71, 221.65 and 116.36 is: 160.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.71 : 221.65 = 116.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.71/221.65 = 116.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.71x = 221.65 × 116.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.71x = 25,791.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,791.41/160.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.49

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