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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.77, 221.76 and 127.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.77, 221.76 and 127.92 is: 176.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.77 : 221.76 = 127.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.77/221.76 = 127.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.77x = 221.76 × 127.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.77x = 28,367.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,367.54/160.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.45

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