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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.43, 216.67 and 46.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.43, 216.67 and 46.94 is: 70.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.43 : 216.67 = 46.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.43/216.67 = 46.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.43x = 216.67 × 46.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.43x = 10,169.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,169.96/144.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.42

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