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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.66, 323.53 and 160.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.66, 323.53 and 160.85 is: 221.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.66 : 323.53 = 160.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.66/323.53 = 160.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.66x = 323.53 × 160.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.66x = 52,038.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,038.99/234.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.76

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