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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.82, 322.74 and 160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.82, 322.74 and 160.32 is: 221.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.82 : 322.74 = 160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.82/322.74 = 160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.82x = 322.74 × 160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.82x = 51,741.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,741.68/233.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.29

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