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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.73, 222.67 and 156.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.73, 222.67 and 156.95 is: 217.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.73 : 222.67 = 156.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.73/222.67 = 156.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.73x = 222.67 × 156.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.73x = 34,948.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,948.06/160.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.43

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