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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.36, 221.28 and 158.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.36, 221.28 and 158.32 is: 218.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.36 : 221.28 = 158.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.36/221.28 = 158.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.36x = 221.28 × 158.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.36x = 35,033.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,033.05/160.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.47

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