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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.12, 321.36 and 167.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.12, 321.36 and 167.51 is: 230.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.12 : 321.36 = 167.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.12/321.36 = 167.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.12x = 321.36 × 167.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.12x = 53,831.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,831.01/233.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.92

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