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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.90, 221.78 and 157.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.90, 221.78 and 157.52 is: 217.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.90 : 221.78 = 157.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.90/221.78 = 157.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.90x = 221.78 × 157.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.90x = 34,934.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,934.79/160.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.12

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