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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162, 241.79 and 143.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162, 241.79 and 143.51 is: 214.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162 : 241.79 = 143.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162/241.79 = 143.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162x = 241.79 × 143.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162x = 34,697.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,697.36/162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.18

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