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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.71, 221.79 and 116.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.71, 221.79 and 116.47 is: 160.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.71 : 221.79 = 116.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.71/221.79 = 116.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.71x = 221.79 × 116.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.71x = 25,831.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,831.30/160.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.73

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