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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.72, 228.41 and 160.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.72, 228.41 and 160.24 is: 219.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.72 : 228.41 = 160.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.72/228.41 = 160.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.72x = 228.41 × 160.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.72x = 36,600.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,600.42/166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.53

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