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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.50, 323.72 and 161.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.50, 323.72 and 161.20 is: 222.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.50 : 323.72 = 161.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.50/323.72 = 161.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.50x = 323.72 × 161.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.50x = 52,183.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,183.26/234.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.53

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