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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.58, 351.18 and 161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.58, 351.18 and 161.76 is: 243.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.58 : 351.18 = 161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.58/351.18 = 161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.58x = 351.18 × 161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.58x = 56,806.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,806.88/233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.20

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