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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.50, 259.20 and 160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.50, 259.20 and 160.20 is: 221.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.50 : 259.20 = 160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.50/259.20 = 160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.50x = 259.20 × 160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.50x = 41,523.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,523.84/187.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.46

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