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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.30, 221.43 and 133.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.30, 221.43 and 133.00 is: 183.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.30 : 221.43 = 133.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.30/221.43 = 133.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.30x = 221.43 × 133.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.30x = 29,451.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,451.69/160.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.72

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