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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.46, 348.69 and 160.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.46, 348.69 and 160.77 is: 241.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.46 : 348.69 = 160.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.46/348.69 = 160.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.46x = 348.69 × 160.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.46x = 56,058.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,058.89/232.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.16

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