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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232, 320.16 and 163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232, 320.16 and 163.12 is: 225.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232 : 320.16 = 163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232/320.16 = 163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232x = 320.16 × 163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232x = 52,224.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,224.50/232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.11

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