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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.16, 349.26 and 160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.16, 349.26 and 160.92 is: 241.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.16 : 349.26 = 160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.16/349.26 = 160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.16x = 349.26 × 160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.16x = 56,202.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,202.92/233.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.05

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