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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.20, 231.55 and 160.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.20, 231.55 and 160.46 is: 220.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.20 : 231.55 = 160.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.20/231.55 = 160.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.20x = 231.55 × 160.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.20x = 37,152.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,152.95/168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.89

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