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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.68, 344.70 and 161.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.68, 344.70 and 161.34 is: 242.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.68 : 344.70 = 161.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.68/344.70 = 161.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.68x = 344.70 × 161.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.68x = 55,613.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,613.90/229.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.14

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