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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.73, 332.14 and 160.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.73, 332.14 and 160.98 is: 241.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.73 : 332.14 = 160.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.73/332.14 = 160.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.73x = 332.14 × 160.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.73x = 53,467.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,467.90/221.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.14

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