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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.72, 240.54 and 147.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.72, 240.54 and 147.94 is: 221.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.72 : 240.54 = 147.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.72/240.54 = 147.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.72x = 240.54 × 147.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.72x = 35,585.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,585.49/160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.41

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