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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.90, 240.84 and 147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.90, 240.84 and 147.44 is: 220.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.90 : 240.84 = 147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.90/240.84 = 147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.90x = 240.84 × 147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.90x = 35,509.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,509.45/160.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.69

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