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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.41, 323.18 and 160.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.41, 323.18 and 160.60 is: 221.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.41 : 323.18 = 160.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.41/323.18 = 160.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.41x = 323.18 × 160.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.41x = 51,902.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,902.71/234.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.42

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