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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.60, 241.80 and 147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.60, 241.80 and 147.20 is: 220.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.60 : 241.80 = 147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.60/241.80 = 147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.60x = 241.80 × 147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.60x = 35,592.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,592.96/161.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.25

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