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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.58, 343.64 and 160.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.58, 343.64 and 160.70 is: 240.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.58 : 343.64 = 160.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.58/343.64 = 160.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.58x = 343.64 × 160.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.58x = 55,222.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,222.95/229.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.54

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