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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.48, 322.72 and 160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.48, 322.72 and 160.14 is: 221.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.48 : 322.72 = 160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.48/322.72 = 160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.48x = 322.72 × 160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.48x = 51,680.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,680.38/233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.35

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