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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.63, 221.32 and 156.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.63, 221.32 and 156.58 is: 215.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.63 : 221.32 = 156.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.63/221.32 = 156.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.63x = 221.32 × 156.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.63x = 34,654.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,654.29/160.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.74

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