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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.94, 318.75 and 161.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.94, 318.75 and 161.01 is: 222.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.94 : 318.75 = 161.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.94/318.75 = 161.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.94x = 318.75 × 161.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.94x = 51,321.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,321.94/230.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.23

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