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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.20, 220.55 and 160.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.20, 220.55 and 160.72 is: 219.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.20 : 220.55 = 160.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.20/220.55 = 160.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.20x = 220.55 × 160.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.20x = 35,446.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,446.80/161.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.89

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