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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.93, 322.90 and 160.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.93, 322.90 and 160.49 is: 221.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.93 : 322.90 = 160.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.93/322.90 = 160.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.93x = 322.90 × 160.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.93x = 51,820.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,820.21/233.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.52

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