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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.64, 350.39 and 160.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.64, 350.39 and 160.50 is: 240.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.64 : 350.39 = 160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.64/350.39 = 160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.64x = 350.39 × 160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.64x = 56,237.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,237.60/233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.70

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