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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.20, 220.68 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.20, 220.68 and 150.48 is: 207.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.20 : 220.68 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.20/220.68 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.20x = 220.68 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.20x = 33,207.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,207.93/160.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.29

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