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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.65, 344.52 and 161.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.65, 344.52 and 161.19 is: 241.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.65 : 344.52 = 161.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.65/344.52 = 161.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.65x = 344.52 × 161.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.65x = 55,533.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,533.18/229.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.82

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