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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.64, 349.26 and 161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.64, 349.26 and 161.12 is: 241.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.64 : 349.26 = 161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.64/349.26 = 161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.64x = 349.26 × 161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.64x = 56,272.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,272.77/232.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.89

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