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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.03, 321.71 and 167.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.03, 321.71 and 167.42 is: 231.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.03 : 321.71 = 167.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.03/321.71 = 167.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.03x = 321.71 × 167.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.03x = 53,858.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,858.24/233.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.13

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