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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.98, 332.56 and 160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.98, 332.56 and 160.96 is: 241.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.98 : 332.56 = 160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.98/332.56 = 160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.98x = 332.56 × 160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.98x = 53,528.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,528.86/221.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.14

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