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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.30, 239.18 and 148.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.30, 239.18 and 148.83 is: 222.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.30 : 239.18 = 148.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.30/239.18 = 148.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.30x = 239.18 × 148.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.30x = 35,597.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,597.16/160.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.07

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