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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.11, 239.76 and 146.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.11, 239.76 and 146.74 is: 219.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.11 : 239.76 = 146.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.11/239.76 = 146.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.11x = 239.76 × 146.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.11x = 35,182.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,182.38/160.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.74

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