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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.73, 322.51 and 160.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.73, 322.51 and 160.22 is: 221.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.73 : 322.51 = 160.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.73/322.51 = 160.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.73x = 322.51 × 160.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.73x = 51,672.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,672.55/233.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.08

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