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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.68, 347.82 and 160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.68, 347.82 and 160.04 is: 240.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.68 : 347.82 = 160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.68/347.82 = 160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.68x = 347.82 × 160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.68x = 55,665.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,665.11/231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.27

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