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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.13, 321.84 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.13, 321.84 and 167.52 is: 231.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.13 : 321.84 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.13/321.84 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.13x = 321.84 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.13x = 53,914.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,914.64/233.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.26

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