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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.99, 320.06 and 161.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.99, 320.06 and 161.93 is: 223.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.99 : 320.06 = 161.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.99/320.06 = 161.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.99x = 320.06 × 161.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.99x = 51,827.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,827.32/231.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.40

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