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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.59, 323.78 and 161.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.59, 323.78 and 161.02 is: 222.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.59 : 323.78 = 161.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.59/323.78 = 161.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.59x = 323.78 × 161.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.59x = 52,133.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,133.44/234.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.23

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