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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.35, 221.33 and 155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.35, 221.33 and 155.22 is: 214.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.35 : 221.33 = 155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.35/221.33 = 155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.35x = 221.33 × 155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.35x = 34,354.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,354.07/160.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.24

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