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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.91, 318.63 and 161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.91, 318.63 and 161.04 is: 222.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.91 : 318.63 = 161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.91/318.63 = 161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.91x = 318.63 × 161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.91x = 51,312.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,312.18/230.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.22

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