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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.48, 270.14 and 160.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.48, 270.14 and 160.45 is: 221.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.48 : 270.14 = 160.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.48/270.14 = 160.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.48x = 270.14 × 160.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.48x = 43,343.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,343.96/195.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.73

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