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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.92, 221.40 and 156.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.92, 221.40 and 156.66 is: 215.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.92 : 221.40 = 156.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.92/221.40 = 156.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.92x = 221.40 × 156.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.92x = 34,684.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,684.52/160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.54

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