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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.93, 321.58 and 161.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.93, 321.58 and 161.20 is: 222.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.93 : 321.58 = 161.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.93/321.58 = 161.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.93x = 321.58 × 161.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.93x = 51,838.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,838.70/232.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.55

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