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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.87, 332.76 and 160.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.87, 332.76 and 160.75 is: 241.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.87 : 332.76 = 160.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.87/332.76 = 160.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.87x = 332.76 × 160.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.87x = 53,488.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,488.96/221.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.08

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