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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.78, 240.81 and 144.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.78, 240.81 and 144.76 is: 216.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.78 : 240.81 = 144.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.78/240.81 = 144.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.78x = 240.81 × 144.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.78x = 34,859.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,859.66/160.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.82

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