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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.13, 321.54 and 163.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.13, 321.54 and 163.31 is: 225.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.13 : 321.54 = 163.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.13/321.54 = 163.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.13x = 321.54 × 163.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.13x = 52,510.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,510.70/233.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.24

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