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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234, 323.19 and 160.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234, 323.19 and 160.19 is: 221.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234 : 323.19 = 160.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234/323.19 = 160.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234x = 323.19 × 160.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234x = 51,771.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,771.40/234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.25

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