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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.18, 317.70 and 160.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.18, 317.70 and 160.17 is: 221.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.18 : 317.70 = 160.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.18/317.70 = 160.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.18x = 317.70 × 160.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.18x = 50,886.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,886.01/230.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.07

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