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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.80, 222.06 and 128.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.80, 222.06 and 128.29 is: 177.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.80 : 222.06 = 128.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.80/222.06 = 128.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.80x = 222.06 × 128.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.80x = 28,488.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,488.08/160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.16

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