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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.86, 301.80 and 160.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.86, 301.80 and 160.60 is: 221.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.86 : 301.80 = 160.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.86/301.80 = 160.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.86x = 301.80 × 160.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.86x = 48,469.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,469.08/218.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.46

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