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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.46, 240.71 and 143.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.46, 240.71 and 143.10 is: 213.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.46 : 240.71 = 143.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.46/240.71 = 143.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.46x = 240.71 × 143.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.46x = 34,444.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,444.89/161.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.33

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