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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.16, 297.57 and 160.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.16, 297.57 and 160.72 is: 221.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.16 : 297.57 = 160.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.16/297.57 = 160.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.16x = 297.57 × 160.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.16x = 47,825.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,825.45/216.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.25

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