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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.16, 221.92 and 158.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.16, 221.92 and 158.18 is: 219.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.16 : 221.92 = 158.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.16/221.92 = 158.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.16x = 221.92 × 158.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.16x = 35,103.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,103.31/160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.18

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