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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.58, 221.45 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.58, 221.45 and 133.25 is: 183.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.58 : 221.45 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.58/221.45 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.58x = 221.45 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.58x = 29,508.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,508.21/160.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.76

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