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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.80, 221.64 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.80, 221.64 and 116.46 is: 160.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.80 : 221.64 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.80/221.64 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.80x = 221.64 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.80x = 25,812.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,812.19/160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.52

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