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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.40, 221.01 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.40, 221.01 and 152.16 is: 209.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.40 : 221.01 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.40/221.01 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.40x = 221.01 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.40x = 33,628.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,628.88/160.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.66

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