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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.32, 241.50 and 143.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.32, 241.50 and 143.56 is: 214.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.32 : 241.50 = 143.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.32/241.50 = 143.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.32x = 241.50 × 143.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.32x = 34,669.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,669.74/161.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.91

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