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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.38, 240.71 and 144.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.38, 240.71 and 144.10 is: 214.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.38 : 240.71 = 144.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.38/240.71 = 144.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.38x = 240.71 × 144.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.38x = 34,686.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,686.31/161.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.94

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