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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.74, 317.97 and 161.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.74, 317.97 and 161.62 is: 222.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.74 : 317.97 = 161.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.74/317.97 = 161.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.74x = 317.97 × 161.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.74x = 51,390.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,390.31/230.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.72

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