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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.06, 343.80 and 161.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.06, 343.80 and 161.02 is: 241.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.06 : 343.80 = 161.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.06/343.80 = 161.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.06x = 343.80 × 161.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.06x = 55,358.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,358.68/229.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.68

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