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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.17, 266.13 and 160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.17, 266.13 and 160.32 is: 220.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.17 : 266.13 = 160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.17/266.13 = 160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.17x = 266.13 × 160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.17x = 42,665.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,665.96/193.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.87

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