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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.54, 322.38 and 160.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.54, 322.38 and 160.23 is: 221.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.54 : 322.38 = 160.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.54/322.38 = 160.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.54x = 322.38 × 160.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.54x = 51,654.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,654.95/233.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.19

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