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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.54, 350.99 and 161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.54, 350.99 and 161.44 is: 241.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.54 : 350.99 = 161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.54/350.99 = 161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.54x = 350.99 × 161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.54x = 56,663.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,663.83/234.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.60

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