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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.61, 350.57 and 161.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.61, 350.57 and 161.34 is: 242.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.61 : 350.57 = 161.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.61/350.57 = 161.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.61x = 350.57 × 161.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.61x = 56,560.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,560.96/233.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.12

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