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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.66, 323.78 and 160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.66, 323.78 and 160.96 is: 222.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.66 : 323.78 = 160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.66/323.78 = 160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.66x = 323.78 × 160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.66x = 52,115.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,115.63/234.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.09

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