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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160, 220.65 and 147.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160, 220.65 and 147.59 is: 203.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160 : 220.65 = 147.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160/220.65 = 147.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160x = 220.65 × 147.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160x = 32,565.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,565.73/160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.54

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