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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.95, 222.24 and 128.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.95, 222.24 and 128.55 is: 177.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.95 : 222.24 = 128.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.95/222.24 = 128.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.95x = 222.24 × 128.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.95x = 28,568.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,568.95/160.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.50

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