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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.97, 324.23 and 161.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.97, 324.23 and 161.47 is: 222.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.97 : 324.23 = 161.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.97/324.23 = 161.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.97x = 324.23 × 161.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.97x = 52,352.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,352.61/234.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.81

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