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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.98, 349.08 and 160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.98, 349.08 and 160.92 is: 241.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.98 : 349.08 = 160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.98/349.08 = 160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.98x = 349.08 × 160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.98x = 56,173.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,173.95/232.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.11

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