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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.51, 240.52 and 143.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.51, 240.52 and 143.12 is: 214.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.51 : 240.52 = 143.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.51/240.52 = 143.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.51x = 240.52 × 143.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.51x = 34,422.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,422.38/160.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.46

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