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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.90, 332.98 and 160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.90, 332.98 and 160.14 is: 240.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.90 : 332.98 = 160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.90/332.98 = 160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.90x = 332.98 × 160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.90x = 53,323.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,323.42/221.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.30

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