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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.68, 320.65 and 167.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.68, 320.65 and 167.07 is: 230.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.68 : 320.65 = 167.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.68/320.65 = 167.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.68x = 320.65 × 167.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.68x = 53,569.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,569.39/232.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.23

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