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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.74, 322.92 and 160.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.74, 322.92 and 160.27 is: 221.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.74 : 322.92 = 160.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.74/322.92 = 160.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.74x = 322.92 × 160.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.74x = 51,753.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,753.80/233.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.42

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