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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.99, 221.99 and 157.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.99, 221.99 and 157.22 is: 216.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.99 : 221.99 = 157.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.99/221.99 = 157.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.99x = 221.99 × 157.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.99x = 34,900.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,900.46/160.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.79

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