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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.10, 335.97 and 160.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.10, 335.97 and 160.02 is: 239.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.10 : 335.97 = 160.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.10/335.97 = 160.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.10x = 335.97 × 160.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.10x = 53,761.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,761.92/224.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.90

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