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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.50, 292.08 and 160.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.50, 292.08 and 160.02 is: 220.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.50 : 292.08 = 160.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.50/292.08 = 160.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.50x = 292.08 × 160.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.50x = 46,738.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,738.64/211.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.99

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