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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.03, 350.61 and 160.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.03, 350.61 and 160.91 is: 241.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.03 : 350.61 = 160.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.03/350.61 = 160.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.03x = 350.61 × 160.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.03x = 56,414.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,414.90/234.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.06

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