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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.62, 221.46 and 151.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.62, 221.46 and 151.96 is: 209.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.62 : 221.46 = 151.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.62/221.46 = 151.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.62x = 221.46 × 151.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.62x = 33,653.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,653.06/160.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.52

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