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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.74, 221.63 and 152.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.74, 221.63 and 152.10 is: 209.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.74 : 221.63 = 152.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.74/221.63 = 152.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.74x = 221.63 × 152.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.74x = 33,709.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,709.16/160.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.71

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