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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.41, 221.58 and 159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.41, 221.58 and 159.18 is: 219.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.41 : 221.58 = 159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.41/221.58 = 159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.41x = 221.58 × 159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.41x = 35,271.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,271.10/160.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.88

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