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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.76, 322.55 and 160.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.76, 322.55 and 160.05 is: 220.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.76 : 322.55 = 160.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.76/322.55 = 160.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.76x = 322.55 × 160.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.76x = 51,623.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,623.33/233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.84

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