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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.80, 221.76 and 114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.80, 221.76 and 114.24 is: 157.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.80 : 221.76 = 114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.80/221.76 = 114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.80x = 221.76 × 114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.80x = 25,333.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,333.86/160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.55

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