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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.46, 221.33 and 98.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.46, 221.33 and 98.26 is: 135.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.46 : 221.33 = 98.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.46/221.33 = 98.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.46x = 221.33 × 98.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.46x = 21,748.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,748.44/160.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.54

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