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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.74, 223.11 and 149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.74, 223.11 and 149.94 is: 208.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.74 : 223.11 = 149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.74/223.11 = 149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.74x = 223.11 × 149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.74x = 33,453.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,453.11/160.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.12

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