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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.69, 307.02 and 160.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.69, 307.02 and 160.53 is: 221.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.69 : 307.02 = 160.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.69/307.02 = 160.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.69x = 307.02 × 160.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.69x = 49,285.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,285.74/222.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.32

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