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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.77, 222.03 and 117.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.77, 222.03 and 117.36 is: 162.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.77 : 222.03 = 117.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.77/222.03 = 117.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.77x = 222.03 × 117.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.77x = 26,057.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,057.44/160.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.08

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