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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.47, 220.01 and 157.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.47, 220.01 and 157.55 is: 216.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.47 : 220.01 = 157.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.47/220.01 = 157.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.47x = 220.01 × 157.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.47x = 34,662.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,662.34/160.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.01

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