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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.52, 240.96 and 143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.52, 240.96 and 143.52 is: 214.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.52 : 240.96 = 143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.52/240.96 = 143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.52x = 240.96 × 143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.52x = 34,582.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,582.58/161.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.11

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