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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.55, 318.42 and 160.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.55, 318.42 and 160.83 is: 222.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.55 : 318.42 = 160.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.55/318.42 = 160.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.55x = 318.42 × 160.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.55x = 51,211.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,211.49/230.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.13

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