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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.64, 264.42 and 160.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.64, 264.42 and 160.68 is: 221.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.64 : 264.42 = 160.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.64/264.42 = 160.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.64x = 264.42 × 160.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.64x = 42,487.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,487.01/191.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.70

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