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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.04, 331.68 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.04, 331.68 and 160.08 is: 240.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.04 : 331.68 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.04/331.68 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.04x = 331.68 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.04x = 53,095.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,095.33/221.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.21

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