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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.75, 322.70 and 160.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.75, 322.70 and 160.17 is: 221.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.75 : 322.70 = 160.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.75/322.70 = 160.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.75x = 322.70 × 160.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.75x = 51,686.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,686.86/233.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.12

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