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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.94, 229.64 and 160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.94, 229.64 and 160.28 is: 220.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.94 : 229.64 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.94/229.64 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.94x = 229.64 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.94x = 36,806.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,806.70/166.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.48

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