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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.54, 318.30 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.54, 318.30 and 160.74 is: 221.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.54 : 318.30 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.54/318.30 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.54x = 318.30 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.54x = 51,163.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,163.54/230.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.93

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