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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.93, 324.28 and 161.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.93, 324.28 and 161.49 is: 222.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.93 : 324.28 = 161.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.93/324.28 = 161.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.93x = 324.28 × 161.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.93x = 52,367.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,367.98/234.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.91

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