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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.29, 323.01 and 160.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.29, 323.01 and 160.47 is: 221.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.29 : 323.01 = 160.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.29/323.01 = 160.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.29x = 323.01 × 160.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.29x = 51,833.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,833.41/234.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.24

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