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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.27, 323.31 and 160.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.27, 323.31 and 160.59 is: 221.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.27 : 323.31 = 160.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.27/323.31 = 160.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.27x = 323.31 × 160.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.27x = 51,920.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,920.35/234.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.63

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