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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.14, 323.12 and 160.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.14, 323.12 and 160.43 is: 221.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.14 : 323.12 = 160.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.14/323.12 = 160.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.14x = 323.12 × 160.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.14x = 51,836.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,836.93/234.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.40

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