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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.59, 240.77 and 144.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.59, 240.77 and 144.29 is: 216.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.59 : 240.77 = 144.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.59/240.77 = 144.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.59x = 240.77 × 144.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.59x = 34,741.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,741.09/160.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.33

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