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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.04, 349.42 and 160.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.04, 349.42 and 160.82 is: 241.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.04 : 349.42 = 160.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.04/349.42 = 160.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.04x = 349.42 × 160.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.04x = 56,193.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,193.72/233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.13

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