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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.16, 323.08 and 160.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.16, 323.08 and 160.45 is: 221.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.16 : 323.08 = 160.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.16/323.08 = 160.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.16x = 323.08 × 160.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.16x = 51,838.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,838.19/234.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.38

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