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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.88, 221.82 and 117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.88, 221.82 and 117.20 is: 161.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.88 : 221.82 = 117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.88/221.82 = 117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.88x = 221.82 × 117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.88x = 25,997.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,997.30/160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.59

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