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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.32, 223.89 and 160.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.32, 223.89 and 160.38 is: 219.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.32 : 223.89 = 160.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.32/223.89 = 160.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.32x = 223.89 × 160.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.32x = 35,907.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,907.48/163.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.86

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