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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233, 321.46 and 167.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233, 321.46 and 167.60 is: 231.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233 : 321.46 = 167.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233/321.46 = 167.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233x = 321.46 × 167.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233x = 53,876.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,876.70/233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.23

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