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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.04, 220.28 and 152.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.04, 220.28 and 152.30 is: 209.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.04 : 220.28 = 152.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.04/220.28 = 152.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.04x = 220.28 × 152.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.04x = 33,548.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,548.43/160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.62

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