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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.08, 321.31 and 167.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.08, 321.31 and 167.47 is: 230.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.08 : 321.31 = 167.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.08/321.31 = 167.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.08x = 321.31 × 167.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.08x = 53,809.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,809.79/233.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.86

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