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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.73, 221.82 and 121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.73, 221.82 and 121.32 is: 167.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.73 : 221.82 = 121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.73/221.82 = 121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.73x = 221.82 × 121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.73x = 26,911.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,911.09/160.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.43

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