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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.20, 317.63 and 160.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.20, 317.63 and 160.15 is: 220.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.20 : 317.63 = 160.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.20/317.63 = 160.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.20x = 317.63 × 160.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.20x = 50,866.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,866.06/230.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.97

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