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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.10, 219.75 and 147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.10, 219.75 and 147.78 is: 202.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.10 : 219.75 = 147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.10/219.75 = 147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.10x = 219.75 × 147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.10x = 32,474.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,474.66/160.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.85

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