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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.74, 221.94 and 119.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.74, 221.94 and 119.22 is: 164.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.74 : 221.94 = 119.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.74/221.94 = 119.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.74x = 221.94 × 119.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.74x = 26,459.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,459.69/160.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.61

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