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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.69, 221.28 and 150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.69, 221.28 and 150.80 is: 207.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.69 : 221.28 = 150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.69/221.28 = 150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.69x = 221.28 × 150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.69x = 33,367.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,367.92/160.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.66

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