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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.48, 220.92 and 154.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.48, 220.92 and 154.96 is: 213.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.48 : 220.92 = 154.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.48/220.92 = 154.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.48x = 220.92 × 154.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.48x = 34,233.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,233.76/160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.32

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