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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.48, 240.51 and 147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.48, 240.51 and 147.52 is: 221.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.48 : 240.51 = 147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.48/240.51 = 147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.48x = 240.51 × 147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.48x = 35,478.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,478.83/160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.09

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