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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.56, 220.32 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.56, 220.32 and 154.08 is: 211.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.56 : 220.32 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.56/220.32 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.56x = 220.32 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.56x = 33,946.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,946.91/160.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.43

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