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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.90, 222.12 and 117.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.90, 222.12 and 117.34 is: 161.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.90 : 222.12 = 117.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.90/222.12 = 117.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.90x = 222.12 × 117.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.90x = 26,063.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,063.56/160.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.99

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