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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.63, 332.52 and 160.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.63, 332.52 and 160.65 is: 241.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.63 : 332.52 = 160.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.63/332.52 = 160.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.63x = 332.52 × 160.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.63x = 53,418.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,418.74/221.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.03

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