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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.15, 332.61 and 160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.15, 332.61 and 160.80 is: 240.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.15 : 332.61 = 160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.15/332.61 = 160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.15x = 332.61 × 160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.15x = 53,483.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,483.69/222.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.75

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