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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.13, 317.46 and 160.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.13, 317.46 and 160.05 is: 220.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.13 : 317.46 = 160.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.13/317.46 = 160.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.13x = 317.46 × 160.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.13x = 50,809.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,809.47/230.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.79

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