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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.62, 240.94 and 143.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.62, 240.94 and 143.62 is: 215.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.62 : 240.94 = 143.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.62/240.94 = 143.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.62x = 240.94 × 143.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.62x = 34,603.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,603.80/160.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.44

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