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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.83, 320.61 and 167.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.83, 320.61 and 167.22 is: 230.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.83 : 320.61 = 167.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.83/320.61 = 167.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.83x = 320.61 × 167.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.83x = 53,612.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,612.40/232.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.26

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