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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.94, 349.86 and 160.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.94, 349.86 and 160.94 is: 241.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.94 : 349.86 = 160.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.94/349.86 = 160.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.94x = 349.86 × 160.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.94x = 56,306.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,306.47/232.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.72

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