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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.76, 220.63 and 147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.76, 220.63 and 147.80 is: 202.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.76 : 220.63 = 147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.76/220.63 = 147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.76x = 220.63 × 147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.76x = 32,609.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,609.11/160.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.84

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