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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.60, 319.72 and 161.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.60, 319.72 and 161.90 is: 223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.60 : 319.72 = 161.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.60/319.72 = 161.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.60x = 319.72 × 161.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.60x = 51,762.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,762.67/231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.50

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