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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.06, 298.37 and 160.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.06, 298.37 and 160.78 is: 222.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.06 : 298.37 = 160.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.06/298.37 = 160.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.06x = 298.37 × 160.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.06x = 47,971.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,971.12/216.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.03

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