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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.25, 220.57 and 152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.25, 220.57 and 152.04 is: 209.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.25 : 220.57 = 152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.25/220.57 = 152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.25x = 220.57 × 152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.25x = 33,536.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,536.77/160.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.28

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