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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.07, 321.76 and 163.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.07, 321.76 and 163.19 is: 225.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.07 : 321.76 = 163.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.07/321.76 = 163.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.07x = 321.76 × 163.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.07x = 52,506.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,506.41/233.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.28

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