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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.56, 221.66 and 149.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.56, 221.66 and 149.62 is: 206.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.56 : 221.66 = 149.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.56/221.66 = 149.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.56x = 221.66 × 149.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.56x = 33,164.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,164.77/160.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.56

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