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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.20, 221.04 and 153.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.20, 221.04 and 153.18 is: 211.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.20 : 221.04 = 153.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.20/221.04 = 153.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.20x = 221.04 × 153.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.20x = 33,858.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,858.91/160.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.35

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