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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.18, 348.94 and 161.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.18, 348.94 and 161.09 is: 241.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.18 : 348.94 = 161.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.18/348.94 = 161.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.18x = 348.94 × 161.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.18x = 56,210.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,210.74/233.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.06

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