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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.54, 261.18 and 160.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.54, 261.18 and 160.02 is: 220.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.54 : 261.18 = 160.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.54/261.18 = 160.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.54x = 261.18 × 160.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.54x = 41,794.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,794.02/189.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.50

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