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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.64, 220.39 and 152.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.64, 220.39 and 152.90 is: 209.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.64 : 220.39 = 152.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.64/220.39 = 152.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.64x = 220.39 × 152.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.64x = 33,696.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,696.15/160.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.77

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