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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.13, 342.83 and 160.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.13, 342.83 and 160.78 is: 240.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.13 : 342.83 = 160.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.13/342.83 = 160.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.13x = 342.83 × 160.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.13x = 55,120.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,120.26/229.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.57

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