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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.37, 239.24 and 148.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.37, 239.24 and 148.58 is: 221.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.37 : 239.24 = 148.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.37/239.24 = 148.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.37x = 239.24 × 148.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.37x = 35,544.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,544.34/160.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.65

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