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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.20, 321.60 and 167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.20, 321.60 and 167.68 is: 231.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.20 : 321.60 = 167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.20/321.60 = 167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.20x = 321.60 × 167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.20x = 53,925.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,925.89/233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.24

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