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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.34, 347.90 and 160.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.34, 347.90 and 160.11 is: 239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.34 : 347.90 = 160.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.34/347.90 = 160.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.34x = 347.90 × 160.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.34x = 55,701.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,701.47/232.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.75

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