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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.26, 220.71 and 154.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.26, 220.71 and 154.63 is: 212.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.26 : 220.71 = 154.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.26/220.71 = 154.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.26x = 220.71 × 154.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.26x = 34,128.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,128.39/160.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.96

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