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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.91, 241.61 and 143.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.91, 241.61 and 143.70 is: 214.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.91 : 241.61 = 143.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.91/241.61 = 143.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.91x = 241.61 × 143.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.91x = 34,718.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,718.64/161.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.43

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