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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.23, 321.42 and 167.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.23, 321.42 and 167.62 is: 231.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.23 : 321.42 = 167.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.23/321.42 = 167.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.23x = 321.42 × 167.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.23x = 53,876.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,876.42/233.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.00

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