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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.96, 322.64 and 160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.96, 322.64 and 160.14 is: 220.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.96 : 322.64 = 160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.96/322.64 = 160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.96x = 322.64 × 160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.96x = 51,667.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,667.57/233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.84

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