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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.95, 324.10 and 161.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.95, 324.10 and 161.29 is: 222.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.95 : 324.10 = 161.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.95/324.10 = 161.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.95x = 324.10 × 161.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.95x = 52,274.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,274.70/234.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.49

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