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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.89, 321.30 and 167.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.89, 321.30 and 167.46 is: 231.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.89 : 321.30 = 167.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.89/321.30 = 167.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.89x = 321.30 × 167.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.89x = 53,804.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,804.90/232.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.03

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