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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.98, 221.90 and 128.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.98, 221.90 and 128.18 is: 176.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.98 : 221.90 = 128.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.98/221.90 = 128.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.98x = 221.90 × 128.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.98x = 28,443.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,443.14/160.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.69

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