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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.85, 324.03 and 161.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.85, 324.03 and 161.23 is: 222.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.85 : 324.03 = 161.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.85/324.03 = 161.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.85x = 324.03 × 161.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.85x = 52,243.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,243.36/234.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.45

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