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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.26, 220.05 and 154.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.26, 220.05 and 154.19 is: 211.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.26 : 220.05 = 154.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.26/220.05 = 154.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.26x = 220.05 × 154.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.26x = 33,928.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,928.41/160.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.71

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