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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.98, 350.77 and 161.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.98, 350.77 and 161.89 is: 242.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.98 : 350.77 = 161.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.98/350.77 = 161.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.98x = 350.77 × 161.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.98x = 56,786.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,786.16/233.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.70

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