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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.36, 318.72 and 161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.36, 318.72 and 161.16 is: 222.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.36 : 318.72 = 161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.36/318.72 = 161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.36x = 318.72 × 161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.36x = 51,364.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,364.92/231.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.01

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