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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.49, 221.51 and 134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.49, 221.51 and 134.24 is: 185.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.49 : 221.51 = 134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.49/221.51 = 134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.49x = 221.51 × 134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.49x = 29,734.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,734.73/160.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.27

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