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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.41, 319.44 and 161.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.41, 319.44 and 161.57 is: 223.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.41 : 319.44 = 161.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.41/319.44 = 161.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.41x = 319.44 × 161.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.41x = 51,610.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,610.32/231.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.03

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