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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.72, 324.11 and 160.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.72, 324.11 and 160.19 is: 221.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.72 : 324.11 = 160.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.72/324.11 = 160.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.72x = 324.11 × 160.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.72x = 51,916.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,916.76/234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.19

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