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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.70, 221.72 and 108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.70, 221.72 and 108.24 is: 149.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.70 : 221.72 = 108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.70/221.72 = 108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.70x = 221.72 × 108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.70x = 23,998.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,998.43/160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.34

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