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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.54, 325.19 and 160.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.54, 325.19 and 160.94 is: 222.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.54 : 325.19 = 160.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.54/325.19 = 160.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.54x = 325.19 × 160.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.54x = 52,336.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,336.08/235.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.20

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