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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.21, 324.69 and 160.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.21, 324.69 and 160.54 is: 221.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.21 : 324.69 = 160.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.21/324.69 = 160.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.21x = 324.69 × 160.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.21x = 52,125.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,125.73/235.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.61

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