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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.47, 220.77 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.47, 220.77 and 148.32 is: 204.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.47 : 220.77 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.47/220.77 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.47x = 220.77 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.47x = 32,744.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,744.61/160.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.05

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