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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.10, 322.72 and 160.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.10, 322.72 and 160.30 is: 220.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.10 : 322.72 = 160.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.10/322.72 = 160.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.10x = 322.72 × 160.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.10x = 51,732.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,732.02/234.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.98

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