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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.10, 306.16 and 160.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.10, 306.16 and 160.06 is: 220.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.10 : 306.16 = 160.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.10/306.16 = 160.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.10x = 306.16 × 160.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.10x = 49,003.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,003.97/222.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.64

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