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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.94, 221.87 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.94, 221.87 and 116.73 is: 160.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.94 : 221.87 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.94/221.87 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.94x = 221.87 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.94x = 25,899.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,899.18/160.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.92

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