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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.10, 321.18 and 167.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.10, 321.18 and 167.49 is: 230.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.10 : 321.18 = 167.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.10/321.18 = 167.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.10x = 321.18 × 167.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.10x = 53,794.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,794.44/233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.78

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