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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.08, 335.76 and 160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.08, 335.76 and 160 is: 239.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.08 : 335.76 = 160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.08/335.76 = 160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.08x = 335.76 × 160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.08x = 53,721.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,721.60/224.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.74

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