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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.96, 324.32 and 161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.96, 324.32 and 161.28 is: 222.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.96 : 324.32 = 161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.96/324.32 = 161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.96x = 324.32 × 161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.96x = 52,306.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,306.33/234.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.62

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