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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.06, 350.75 and 160.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.06, 350.75 and 160.86 is: 241.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.06 : 350.75 = 160.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.06/350.75 = 160.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.06x = 350.75 × 160.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.06x = 56,421.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,421.65/234.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.06

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