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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.19, 321.96 and 163.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.19, 321.96 and 163.13 is: 225.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.19 : 321.96 = 163.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.19/321.96 = 163.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.19x = 321.96 × 163.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.19x = 52,519.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,519.73/233.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.22

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