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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.47, 240.86 and 142.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.47, 240.86 and 142.35 is: 213.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.47 : 240.86 = 142.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.47/240.86 = 142.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.47x = 240.86 × 142.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.47x = 34,286.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,286.42/160.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.66

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