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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.22, 321.60 and 168.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.22, 321.60 and 168.01 is: 231.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.22 : 321.60 = 168.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.22/321.60 = 168.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.22x = 321.60 × 168.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.22x = 54,032.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,032.02/233.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.68

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