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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.35, 239.25 and 148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.35, 239.25 and 148.56 is: 221.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.35 : 239.25 = 148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.35/239.25 = 148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.35x = 239.25 × 148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.35x = 35,542.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,542.98/160.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.66

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