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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.04, 323.04 and 160.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.04, 323.04 and 160.54 is: 221.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.04 : 323.04 = 160.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.04/323.04 = 160.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.04x = 323.04 × 160.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.04x = 51,860.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,860.84/234.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.59

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