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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.68, 323.61 and 161.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.68, 323.61 and 161.11 is: 222.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.68 : 323.61 = 161.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.68/323.61 = 161.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.68x = 323.61 × 161.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.68x = 52,135.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,135.19/234.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.15

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