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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.06, 321.50 and 167.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.06, 321.50 and 167.45 is: 230.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.06 : 321.50 = 167.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.06/321.50 = 167.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.06x = 321.50 × 167.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.06x = 53,833.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,833.99/233.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.99

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