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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.86, 222 and 117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.86, 222 and 117.30 is: 161.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.86 : 222 = 117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.86/222 = 117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.86x = 222 × 117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.86x = 26,040.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,040.60/160.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.88

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