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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.16, 332 and 160.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.16, 332 and 160.64 is: 241.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.16 : 332 = 160.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.16/332 = 160.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.16x = 332 × 160.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.16x = 53,332.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,332.48/221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.15

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