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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.30, 331.58 and 160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.30, 331.58 and 160.16 is: 239.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.30 : 331.58 = 160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.30/331.58 = 160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.30x = 331.58 × 160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.30x = 53,105.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,105.85/221.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.97

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