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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.22, 317.72 and 160.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.22, 317.72 and 160.26 is: 221.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.22 : 317.72 = 160.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.22/317.72 = 160.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.22x = 317.72 × 160.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.22x = 50,917.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,917.81/230.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.17

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