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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.16, 317.72 and 160.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.16, 317.72 and 160.34 is: 221.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.16 : 317.72 = 160.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.16/317.72 = 160.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.16x = 317.72 × 160.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.16x = 50,943.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,943.22/230.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.34

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