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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.76, 242.28 and 143.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.76, 242.28 and 143.94 is: 215.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.76 : 242.28 = 143.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.76/242.28 = 143.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.76x = 242.28 × 143.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.76x = 34,873.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,873.78/161.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.59

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