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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.55, 323.40 and 160.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.55, 323.40 and 160.93 is: 221.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.55 : 323.40 = 160.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.55/323.40 = 160.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.55x = 323.40 × 160.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.55x = 52,044.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,044.76/234.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.89

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