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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.36, 220.01 and 156.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.36, 220.01 and 156.28 is: 214.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.36 : 220.01 = 156.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.36/220.01 = 156.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.36x = 220.01 × 156.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.36x = 34,383.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,383.16/160.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.41

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