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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.71, 323.98 and 161.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.71, 323.98 and 161.24 is: 222.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.71 : 323.98 = 161.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.71/323.98 = 161.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.71x = 323.98 × 161.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.71x = 52,238.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,238.54/234.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.57

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