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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.54, 319.68 and 161.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.54, 319.68 and 161.74 is: 223.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.54 : 319.68 = 161.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.54/319.68 = 161.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.54x = 319.68 × 161.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.54x = 51,705.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,705.04/231.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.31

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