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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.55, 240.82 and 144.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.55, 240.82 and 144.35 is: 216.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.55 : 240.82 = 144.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.55/240.82 = 144.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.55x = 240.82 × 144.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.55x = 34,760.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,760.80/160.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.52

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