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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.90, 344.94 and 161.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.90, 344.94 and 161.41 is: 242.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.90 : 344.94 = 161.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.90/344.94 = 161.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.90x = 344.94 × 161.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.90x = 55,676.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,676.77/229.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.18

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