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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.18, 240.54 and 143.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.18, 240.54 and 143.14 is: 214.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.18 : 240.54 = 143.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.18/240.54 = 143.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.18x = 240.54 × 143.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.18x = 34,430.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,430.90/160.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.95

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