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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.25, 240.57 and 143.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.25, 240.57 and 143.94 is: 214.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.25 : 240.57 = 143.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.25/240.57 = 143.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.25x = 240.57 × 143.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.25x = 34,627.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,627.65/161.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.75

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