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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.64, 221.56 and 149.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.64, 221.56 and 149.64 is: 206.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.64 : 221.56 = 149.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.64/221.56 = 149.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.64x = 221.56 × 149.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.64x = 33,154.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,154.24/160.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.39

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