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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.71, 221.78 and 117.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.71, 221.78 and 117.23 is: 161.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.71 : 221.78 = 117.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.71/221.78 = 117.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.71x = 221.78 × 117.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.71x = 25,998.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,998.68/160.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.77

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