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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.79, 321.11 and 167.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.79, 321.11 and 167.38 is: 230.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.79 : 321.11 = 167.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.79/321.11 = 167.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.79x = 321.11 × 167.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.79x = 53,746.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,746.55/232.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.88

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