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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.09, 322.85 and 160.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.09, 322.85 and 160.45 is: 221.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.09 : 322.85 = 160.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.09/322.85 = 160.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.09x = 322.85 × 160.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.09x = 51,800.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,800.88/234.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.29

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