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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.42, 323.39 and 160.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.42, 323.39 and 160.62 is: 221.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.42 : 323.39 = 160.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.42/323.39 = 160.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.42x = 323.39 × 160.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.42x = 51,942.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,942.10/234.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.58

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