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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.63, 350.56 and 160.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.63, 350.56 and 160.53 is: 240.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.63 : 350.56 = 160.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.63/350.56 = 160.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.63x = 350.56 × 160.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.63x = 56,276.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,276.25/233.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.87

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