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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.94, 239.74 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.94, 239.74 and 144.54 is: 215.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.94 : 239.74 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.94/239.74 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.94x = 239.74 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.94x = 34,651.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,651.66/160.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.30

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