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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.70, 350.10 and 160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.70, 350.10 and 160.80 is: 240.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.70 : 350.10 = 160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.70/350.10 = 160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.70x = 350.10 × 160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.70x = 56,296.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,296.08/233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.89

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