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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.64, 240.71 and 143.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.64, 240.71 and 143.33 is: 214.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.64 : 240.71 = 143.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.64/240.71 = 143.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.64x = 240.71 × 143.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.64x = 34,499.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,499.04/160.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.77

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