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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.38, 323.55 and 161.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.38, 323.55 and 161.07 is: 222.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.38 : 323.55 = 161.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.38/323.55 = 161.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.38x = 323.55 × 161.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.38x = 52,114.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,114.20/234.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.35

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