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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.82, 322.74 and 160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.82, 322.74 and 160.20 is: 221.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.82 : 322.74 = 160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.82/322.74 = 160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.82x = 322.74 × 160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.82x = 51,702.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,702.95/233.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.12

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