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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.49, 332.37 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.49, 332.37 and 160.74 is: 241.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.49 : 332.37 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.49/332.37 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.49x = 332.37 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.49x = 53,425.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,425.15/221.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.21

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