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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.69, 221.61 and 110.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.69, 221.61 and 110.82 is: 152.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.69 : 221.61 = 110.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.69/221.61 = 110.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.69x = 221.61 × 110.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.69x = 24,558.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,558.82/160.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.83

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