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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.08, 320.94 and 167.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.08, 320.94 and 167.46 is: 230.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.08 : 320.94 = 167.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.08/320.94 = 167.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.08x = 320.94 × 167.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.08x = 53,744.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,744.61/233.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.58

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