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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.74, 240.66 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.74, 240.66 and 144.54 is: 216.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.74 : 240.66 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.74/240.66 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.74x = 240.66 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.74x = 34,785.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,785.00/160.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.41

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