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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.79, 221.55 and 160.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.79, 221.55 and 160.84 is: 220.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.79 : 221.55 = 160.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.79/221.55 = 160.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.79x = 221.55 × 160.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.79x = 35,634.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,634.10/161.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.25

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