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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.40, 330.72 and 160.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.40, 330.72 and 160.02 is: 239.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.40 : 330.72 = 160.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.40/330.72 = 160.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.40x = 330.72 × 160.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.40x = 52,921.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,921.81/221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.03

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