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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.59, 319.04 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.59, 319.04 and 161.52 is: 222.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.59 : 319.04 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.59/319.04 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.59x = 319.04 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.59x = 51,531.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,531.29/231.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.51

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