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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.06, 322.96 and 160.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.06, 322.96 and 160.41 is: 221.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.06 : 322.96 = 160.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.06/322.96 = 160.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.06x = 322.96 × 160.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.06x = 51,804.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,804.85/234.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.33

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