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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.16, 240.80 and 148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.16, 240.80 and 148.28 is: 222.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.16 : 240.80 = 148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.16/240.80 = 148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.16x = 240.80 × 148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.16x = 35,705.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,705.82/160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.94

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