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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.10, 221.99 and 116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.10, 221.99 and 116.76 is: 160.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.10 : 221.99 = 116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.10/221.99 = 116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.10x = 221.99 × 116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.10x = 25,920.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,920.12/161.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.90

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