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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.32, 221.34 and 151.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.32, 221.34 and 151.05 is: 208.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.32 : 221.34 = 151.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.32/221.34 = 151.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.32x = 221.34 × 151.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.32x = 33,433.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,433.41/160.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.54

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