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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.48, 240.60 and 147.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.48, 240.60 and 147.10 is: 220.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.48 : 240.60 = 147.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.48/240.60 = 147.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.48x = 240.60 × 147.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.48x = 35,392.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,392.26/160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.54

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