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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.92, 222.39 and 155.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.92, 222.39 and 155.16 is: 214.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.92 : 222.39 = 155.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.92/222.39 = 155.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.92x = 222.39 × 155.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.92x = 34,506.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,506.03/160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.43

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