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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.87, 240.88 and 147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.87, 240.88 and 147.50 is: 220.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.87 : 240.88 = 147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.87/240.88 = 147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.87x = 240.88 × 147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.87x = 35,529.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,529.06/160.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.86

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