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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.10, 322.96 and 160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.10, 322.96 and 160.28 is: 221.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.10 : 322.96 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.10/322.96 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.10x = 322.96 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.10x = 51,764.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,764.03/234.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.12

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