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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.63, 323.67 and 160.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.63, 323.67 and 160.83 is: 221.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.63 : 323.67 = 160.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.63/323.67 = 160.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.63x = 323.67 × 160.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.63x = 52,055.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,055.85/234.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.86

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