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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.84, 243.02 and 144.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.84, 243.02 and 144.51 is: 217.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.84 : 243.02 = 144.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.84/243.02 = 144.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.84x = 243.02 × 144.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.84x = 35,119.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,119.18/161.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.01

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