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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.52, 221.71 and 144.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.52, 221.71 and 144.97 is: 200.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.52 : 221.71 = 144.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.52/221.71 = 144.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.52x = 221.71 × 144.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.52x = 32,140.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,140.38/160.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.23

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