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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.53, 240.85 and 143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.53, 240.85 and 143.52 is: 215.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.53 : 240.85 = 143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.53/240.85 = 143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.53x = 240.85 × 143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.53x = 34,566.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,566.43/160.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.33

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