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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.40, 220.66 and 159.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.40, 220.66 and 159.24 is: 219.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.40 : 220.66 = 159.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.40/220.66 = 159.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.40x = 220.66 × 159.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.40x = 35,137.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,137.37/160.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.06

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