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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.99, 221.94 and 158.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.99, 221.94 and 158.36 is: 218.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.99 : 221.94 = 158.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.99/221.94 = 158.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.99x = 221.94 × 158.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.99x = 35,145.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,145.31/160.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.31

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