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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.56, 323.88 and 160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.56, 323.88 and 160.88 is: 222.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.56 : 323.88 = 160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.56/323.88 = 160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.56x = 323.88 × 160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.56x = 52,105.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,105.81/234.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.14

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