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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.25, 221.00 and 110.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.25, 221.00 and 110.57 is: 152.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.25 : 221.00 = 110.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.25/221.00 = 110.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.25x = 221.00 × 110.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.25x = 24,434.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,434.31/160.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.48

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