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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.03, 350.56 and 160.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.03, 350.56 and 160.72 is: 240.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.03 : 350.56 = 160.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.03/350.56 = 160.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.03x = 350.56 × 160.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.03x = 56,342.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,342.00/234.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.75

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