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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.26, 350.66 and 161.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.26, 350.66 and 161.22 is: 241.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.26 : 350.66 = 161.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.26/350.66 = 161.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.26x = 350.66 × 161.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.26x = 56,532.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,532.60/234.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.33

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