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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.75, 221.83 and 155.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.75, 221.83 and 155.23 is: 214.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.75 : 221.83 = 155.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.75/221.83 = 155.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.75x = 221.83 × 155.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.75x = 34,434.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,434.67/160.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.21

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