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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.54, 349.49 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.54, 349.49 and 160.44 is: 240.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.54 : 349.49 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.54/349.49 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.54x = 349.49 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.54x = 56,072.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,072.18/233.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.10

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