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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.68, 240.90 and 143.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.68, 240.90 and 143.40 is: 214.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.68 : 240.90 = 143.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.68/240.90 = 143.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.68x = 240.90 × 143.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.68x = 34,545.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,545.06/160.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.99

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