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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.88, 322.64 and 160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.88, 322.64 and 160.18 is: 220.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.88 : 322.64 = 160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.88/322.64 = 160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.88x = 322.64 × 160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.88x = 51,680.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,680.48/233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.97

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