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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.43, 241.94 and 140.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.43, 241.94 and 140.78 is: 211.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.43 : 241.94 = 140.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.43/241.94 = 140.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.43x = 241.94 × 140.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.43x = 34,061.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,061.27/161.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.00

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