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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.64, 323.70 and 161.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.64, 323.70 and 161.08 is: 222.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.64 : 323.70 = 161.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.64/323.70 = 161.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.64x = 323.70 × 161.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.64x = 52,141.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,141.60/234.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.22

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