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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.11, 321.69 and 166.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.11, 321.69 and 166.85 is: 230.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.11 : 321.69 = 166.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.11/321.69 = 166.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.11x = 321.69 × 166.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.11x = 53,673.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,673.98/233.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.25

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