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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.66, 320.65 and 162.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.66, 320.65 and 162.60 is: 224.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.66 : 320.65 = 162.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.66/320.65 = 162.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.66x = 320.65 × 162.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.66x = 52,137.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,137.69/232.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.09

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