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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.58, 349.68 and 160.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.58, 349.68 and 160.76 is: 241.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.58 : 349.68 = 160.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.58/349.68 = 160.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.58x = 349.68 × 160.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.58x = 56,214.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,214.56/232.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.70

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