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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.18, 322.02 and 163.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.18, 322.02 and 163.41 is: 225.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.18 : 322.02 = 163.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.18/322.02 = 163.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.18x = 322.02 × 163.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.18x = 52,621.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,621.29/233.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.67

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