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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.67, 259.74 and 160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.67, 259.74 and 160.88 is: 221.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.67 : 259.74 = 160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.67/259.74 = 160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.67x = 259.74 × 160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.67x = 41,785.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,785.67/188.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.47

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