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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.24, 258.92 and 160.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.24, 258.92 and 160.64 is: 220.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.24 : 258.92 = 160.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.24/258.92 = 160.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.24x = 258.92 × 160.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.24x = 41,592.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,592.91/188.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.96

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