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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.82, 301.59 and 160.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.82, 301.59 and 160.50 is: 221.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.82 : 301.59 = 160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.82/301.59 = 160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.82x = 301.59 × 160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.82x = 48,405.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,405.20/218.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.21

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