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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.48, 264.08 and 160.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.48, 264.08 and 160.70 is: 221.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.48 : 264.08 = 160.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.48/264.08 = 160.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.48x = 264.08 × 160.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.48x = 42,437.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,437.66/191.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.63

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