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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.22, 237.93 and 160.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.22, 237.93 and 160.07 is: 221.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.22 : 237.93 = 160.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.22/237.93 = 160.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.22x = 237.93 × 160.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.22x = 38,085.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,085.46/172.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.14

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