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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.90, 221.82 and 128.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.90, 221.82 and 128.02 is: 176.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.90 : 221.82 = 128.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.90/221.82 = 128.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.90x = 221.82 × 128.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.90x = 28,397.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,397.40/160.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.49

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