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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.64, 242.62 and 160.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.64, 242.62 and 160.15 is: 221.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.64 : 242.62 = 160.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.64/242.62 = 160.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.64x = 242.62 × 160.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.64x = 38,856.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,856.17/175.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.22

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