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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.38, 240.84 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.38, 240.84 and 147.72 is: 221.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.38 : 240.84 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.38/240.84 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.38x = 240.84 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.38x = 35,576.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,576.88/160.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.83

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