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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.89, 221.80 and 157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.89, 221.80 and 157.44 is: 217.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.89 : 221.80 = 157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.89/221.80 = 157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.89x = 221.80 × 157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.89x = 34,920.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,920.19/160.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.04

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