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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.86, 248.94 and 160.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.86, 248.94 and 160.22 is: 220.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.86 : 248.94 = 160.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.86/248.94 = 160.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.86x = 248.94 × 160.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.86x = 39,885.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,885.17/180.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.53

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