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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.77, 222.11 and 128.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.77, 222.11 and 128.37 is: 177.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.77 : 222.11 = 128.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.77/222.11 = 128.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.77x = 222.11 × 128.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.77x = 28,512.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,512.26/160.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.35

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