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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.56, 223.14 and 160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.56, 223.14 and 160.48 is: 221.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.56 : 223.14 = 160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.56/223.14 = 160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.56x = 223.14 × 160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.56x = 35,809.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,809.51/161.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.65

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