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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.70, 323.60 and 160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.70, 323.60 and 160.92 is: 221.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.70 : 323.60 = 160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.70/323.60 = 160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.70x = 323.60 × 160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.70x = 52,072.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,072.91/234.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.87

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