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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.25, 323.43 and 160.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.25, 323.43 and 160.72 is: 221.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.25 : 323.43 = 160.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.25/323.43 = 160.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.25x = 323.43 × 160.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.25x = 51,981.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,981.67/234.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.91

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