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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.67, 241.77 and 144.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.67, 241.77 and 144.81 is: 216.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.67 : 241.77 = 144.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.67/241.77 = 144.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.67x = 241.77 × 144.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.67x = 35,010.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,010.71/161.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.56

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