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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.27, 220.69 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.27, 220.69 and 147.12 is: 202.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.27 : 220.69 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.27/220.69 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.27x = 220.69 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.27x = 32,467.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,467.27/160.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.58

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