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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233, 321.70 and 163.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233, 321.70 and 163.88 is: 226.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233 : 321.70 = 163.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233/321.70 = 163.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233x = 321.70 × 163.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233x = 52,720.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,720.20/233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.27

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