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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.32, 222.33 and 154.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.32, 222.33 and 154.29 is: 213.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.32 : 222.33 = 154.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.32/222.33 = 154.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.32x = 222.33 × 154.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.32x = 34,303.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,303.30/160.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.97

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