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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.84, 276.06 and 160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.84, 276.06 and 160.96 is: 222.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.84 : 276.06 = 160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.84/276.06 = 160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.84x = 276.06 × 160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.84x = 44,434.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,434.62/199.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.35

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