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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.97, 221.47 and 144.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.97, 221.47 and 144.29 is: 198.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.97 : 221.47 = 144.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.97/221.47 = 144.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.97x = 221.47 × 144.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.97x = 31,956.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,956.10/160.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.53

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