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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.92, 275.82 and 160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.92, 275.82 and 160.56 is: 221.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.92 : 275.82 = 160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.92/275.82 = 160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.92x = 275.82 × 160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.92x = 44,285.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,285.66/199.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.52

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