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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.68, 221.83 and 151.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.68, 221.83 and 151.77 is: 209.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.68 : 221.83 = 151.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.68/221.83 = 151.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.68x = 221.83 × 151.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.68x = 33,666.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,666.76/160.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.53

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