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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.91, 222.07 and 117.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.91, 222.07 and 117.27 is: 161.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.91 : 222.07 = 117.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.91/222.07 = 117.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.91x = 222.07 × 117.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.91x = 26,042.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,042.15/160.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.84

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