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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.96, 222.24 and 147.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.96, 222.24 and 147.04 is: 203.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.96 : 222.24 = 147.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.96/222.24 = 147.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.96x = 222.24 × 147.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.96x = 32,678.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,678.17/160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.02

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