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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.10, 331.32 and 160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.10, 331.32 and 160.14 is: 239.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.10 : 331.32 = 160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.10/331.32 = 160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.10x = 331.32 × 160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.10x = 53,057.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,057.58/221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.97

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