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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.17, 220.82 and 107.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.17, 220.82 and 107.73 is: 148.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.17 : 220.82 = 107.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.17/220.82 = 107.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.17x = 220.82 × 107.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.17x = 23,788.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,788.94/160.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.52

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