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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.47, 220.90 and 144.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.47, 220.90 and 144.09 is: 198.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.47 : 220.90 = 144.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.47/220.90 = 144.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.47x = 220.90 × 144.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.47x = 31,829.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,829.48/160.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.35

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