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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.64, 237.44 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.64, 237.44 and 147.60 is: 220.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.64 : 237.44 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.64/237.44 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.64x = 237.44 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.64x = 35,046.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,046.14/158.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.92

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