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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.67, 221.90 and 151.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.67, 221.90 and 151.56 is: 209.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.67 : 221.90 = 151.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.67/221.90 = 151.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.67x = 221.90 × 151.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.67x = 33,630.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,630.41/160.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.32

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