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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.80, 222.03 and 131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.80, 222.03 and 131.64 is: 181.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.80 : 222.03 = 131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.80/222.03 = 131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.80x = 222.03 × 131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.80x = 29,228.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,228.03/160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.77

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