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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.24, 323.30 and 160.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.24, 323.30 and 160.65 is: 221.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.24 : 323.30 = 160.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.24/323.30 = 160.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.24x = 323.30 × 160.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.24x = 51,938.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,938.95/234.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.73

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