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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.17, 221.01 and 90.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.17, 221.01 and 90.22 is: 124.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.17 : 221.01 = 90.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.17/221.01 = 90.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.17x = 221.01 × 90.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.17x = 19,938.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,938.42/160.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.48

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