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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.17, 221.30 and 148.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.17, 221.30 and 148.02 is: 204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.17 : 221.30 = 148.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.17/221.30 = 148.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.17x = 221.30 × 148.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.17x = 32,756.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,756.83/160.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.51

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