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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.37, 306.66 and 160.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.37, 306.66 and 160.60 is: 221.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.37 : 306.66 = 160.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.37/306.66 = 160.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.37x = 306.66 × 160.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.37x = 49,249.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,249.60/222.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.48

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