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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.92, 240.07 and 147.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.92, 240.07 and 147.70 is: 220.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.92 : 240.07 = 147.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.92/240.07 = 147.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.92x = 240.07 × 147.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.92x = 35,457.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,457.97/160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.35

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