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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.76, 221.92 and 156.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.76, 221.92 and 156.62 is: 216.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.76 : 221.92 = 156.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.76/221.92 = 156.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.76x = 221.92 × 156.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.76x = 34,757.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,757.11/160.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.20

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