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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.76, 221.92 and 121.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.76, 221.92 and 121.43 is: 167.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.76 : 221.92 = 121.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.76/221.92 = 121.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.76x = 221.92 × 121.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.76x = 26,947.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,947.75/160.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.63

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