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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.44, 221.36 and 143.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.44, 221.36 and 143.02 is: 197.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.44 : 221.36 = 143.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.44/221.36 = 143.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.44x = 221.36 × 143.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.44x = 31,658.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,658.91/160.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.33

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