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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.55, 349.92 and 161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.55, 349.92 and 161.28 is: 241.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.55 : 349.92 = 161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.55/349.92 = 161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.55x = 349.92 × 161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.55x = 56,435.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,435.10/233.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.64

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